Türkmenbaşy Population 2026
Türkmenbaşy has a population of 91,745, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Balkan. Roughly 1.2% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
91,745
Rank in Turkmenistan
#5
Coordinates
40.02°N, 52.96°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat
Distance to capital (Ashgabat)
523 km
325 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Balkan
| City | Population | Rank in Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
| Balkanabat | 87,822 | #6 |
| Gyzylarbat | 48,558 | #9 |
| Gumdag | 30,884 | #22 |
| Bereket | 24,500 | #25 |
| Magtymguly | 15,386 | #34 |
| Jebel | 15,056 | #35 |
Cities near Türkmenbaşy
- Jebel15,056 people · ~117 km away
- Balkanabat87,822 people · ~133 km away
- Gumdag30,884 people · ~167 km away
- Bereket24,500 people · ~236 km away
- Gyzylarbat48,558 people · ~308 km away
- Magtymguly15,386 people · ~336 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Türkmenbaşy?
Türkmenbaşy has a population of 91,745 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Turkmenistan.
What region is Türkmenbaşy in?
Türkmenbaşy is located in Balkan, Turkmenistan.
Is Türkmenbaşy the capital of Turkmenistan?
No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 523 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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