Yolöten Population 2026

Yolöten has a population of 37,705, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Mary. Roughly 0.5% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.

AshgabatYolöten
Location of Yolöten (capital Ashgabat shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
37,705
Rank in Turkmenistan
#14
Coordinates
37.30°N, 62.36°E
~263 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat
Distance to capital (Ashgabat)
358 km
222 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mary

CityPopulationRank in Turkmenistan
Mary167,027#4
Bayramaly70,376#7
Seydi17,762#29
Türkmengala16,696#32
Çaşgyn15,470#33

Cities near Yolöten

FAQ

What is the population of Yolöten?
Yolöten has a population of 37,705 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Turkmenistan.
What region is Yolöten in?
Yolöten is located in Mary, Turkmenistan.
Is Yolöten the capital of Turkmenistan?
No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 358 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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