Türkmengala Population 2026

Türkmengala has a population of 16,696, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Mary. Roughly 0.2% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.

AshgabatTürkmengala
Location of Türkmengala (capital Ashgabat shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
16,696
Rank in Turkmenistan
#32
Coordinates
37.42°N, 62.34°E
~256 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat
Distance to capital (Ashgabat)
353 km
219 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mary

CityPopulationRank in Turkmenistan
Mary167,027#4
Bayramaly70,376#7
Yolöten37,705#14
Seydi17,762#29
Çaşgyn15,470#33

Cities near Türkmengala

  • Yolöten37,705 people · ~14 km away
  • Bayramaly70,376 people · ~26 km away
  • Mary167,027 people · ~49 km away
  • Çaşgyn15,470 people · ~81 km away
  • Sarahs31,269 people · ~141 km away
  • Tejen67,488 people · ~162 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Türkmengala?
Türkmengala has a population of 16,696 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Turkmenistan.
What region is Türkmengala in?
Türkmengala is located in Mary, Turkmenistan.
Is Türkmengala the capital of Turkmenistan?
No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 353 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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