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Ashgabat overview
Ashgabat (orange) and the other large cities of Turkmenistan
Ashgabat lies in Turkmenistan at 37.95°N, 58.38°E, about 219 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Ashgabat (UTC+5); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Turkmenistan: the next largest cities are Türkmenabat (230,861), Daşoguz (201,142), Mary (167,027). Together, the three largest cities hold 18.8% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Gämi, about 9 km away, followed by Änew (14 km).
Turkmenistan as a whole has a live population of 7,771,195 (+1.5% a year) and ranks #104 of 238 countries — see the Turkmenistan population page for the full statistics and the Turkmenistan atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Ashgabat
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Gämi Ahal | 9 km | 18,148 |
| Änew Ahal | 14 km | 28,653 |
| Abadan Ahal | 20 km | 39,481 |
| Gökdepe Ahal | 44 km | 33,381 |
| Ahal Ahal | 44 km | 16,025 |
| Bäherden Ahal | 99 km | 37,588 |
| Kaka Ahal | 127 km | 33,315 |
| Magtymguly Balkan | 191 km | 15,386 |
Largest cities in Turkmenistan
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AshgabatCapital | Ashgabat | 1,030,063 |
| 2 | Türkmenabat | Lebap | 230,861 |
| 3 | Daşoguz | Dasoguz | 201,142 |
| 4 | Mary | Mary | 167,027 |
| 5 | Türkmenbaşy | Balkan | 91,745 |
| 6 | Balkanabat | Balkan | 87,822 |
| 7 | Tejen | Ahal | 67,488 |
| 8 | Gyzylarbat | Balkan | 48,558 |
| 9 | Magdanly | Lebap | 44,508 |
| 10 | Abadan | Ahal | 39,481 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ashgabat?
Ashgabat has about 1,030,063 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Ashgabat the capital of Turkmenistan?
Yes — Ashgabat is the national capital of Turkmenistan.
How big is Ashgabat compared with the rest of Turkmenistan?
Its 1,030,063 residents are 13.3% of the 7,771,195 people living in Turkmenistan today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Ashgabat?
In Turkmenistan, at latitude 37.95 and longitude 58.38, 219 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Gämi (9 km), Änew (14 km), Abadan (20 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Ashgabat Population 2026 — Turkmenistan. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/turkmenistan/ashgabat/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/turkmenistan/ashgabat/">Ashgabat Population 2026 — Turkmenistan</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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