Tejen Population 2026

Tejen has a population of 67,488, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Ahal. Roughly 0.9% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tejen (capital Ashgabat shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

67,488

Rank in Turkmenistan

Coordinates

37.38°N, 60.51°E

~190 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat

Distance to capital (Ashgabat)

197 km

122 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ahal

City	Population	Rank in Turkmenistan
Arkadag	40,524	#11
Abadan	39,481	#13
Bäherden	37,588	#15
Gökdepe	33,381	#18
Kaka	33,315	#19
Sarahs	31,269	#21
Änew	28,653	#23

Cities near Tejen

Kaka33,315 people · ~79 km away
Çaşgyn15,470 people · ~103 km away
Sarahs31,269 people · ~114 km away
Mary167,027 people · ~119 km away
Bayramaly70,376 people · ~149 km away
Türkmengala16,696 people · ~162 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tejen?

Tejen has a population of 67,488 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Turkmenistan.

What region is Tejen in?

Tejen is located in Ahal, Turkmenistan.

Is Tejen the capital of Turkmenistan?

No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 197 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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