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Ashgabat, Ashgabat

Turkmenistan

National capital37.9500° N, 58.3833° E

Found in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Ashgabat is a national capital. It has a population of 727,700.

Population727,700
ProvinceAshgabat
Coordinates37.9500° N, 58.3833° E
CountryTurkmenistan
Rank in Turkmenistan#1 of 1,477

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About Ashgabat

Ashgabat is located at coordinates 37.95° N, 58.38° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Ashgabat administrative division of Turkmenistan.

Ashgabat is the #1 largest locality in Turkmenistan by population, with 727,700 people.

Cities in Ashgabat

Ashgabat is located in the Ashgabat province of Turkmenistan. Other cities in the region include Keshi, Geokcha, Berzengi. Ashgabat has 727,700 inhabitants.

KeshiGeokchaBerzengiKurtliAktashYekitutArzuvHawdanBikravaKaradamak

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Ashgabat.

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KeshiNeighborhood
4.3 km
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HawdanNeighborhood
4.9 km
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KaradamakCity
5.3 km
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ArzuvCity
5.4 km
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AktashCity
5.7 km
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YekitutCity
6.2 km
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LesopitomnikCity
6.8 km
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KurtliCity
7.1 km
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BerzengiCity
7.2 km
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ChoganlyCity
7.2 km
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BikravaCity
8.6 km
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GyamiCity
9 km
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YalkimCity
9.4 km
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KissikburunCity
11.7 km
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GeokchaCity
12.1 km
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NevtonskiyCity
12.4 km
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TezellyCity
13 km
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ÝanbaşCity
13.6 km
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ÄnewRegional capital · 27,526 inhab.
13.6 km
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PervomayskiyCity
14.2 km

Universities in Ashgabat

Ashgabat is home to 9 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Institute of International Relations2008——
International Oil and Gas University2012——
International University of Humanities and Development2014——
Myrat Garryyev State Medical University of Turkmenistan1931——
Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan2016——
Turkmen Agricultural University Named After S.A. Nyýazow1930——
Turkmen Institute of National Economy1980——
Turkmen National Institute of World Languages2009——
Turkmen State Institute of Culture———
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Explore Turkmenistan

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Largest cities in Turkmenistan

#1 Ashgabat727,700#2 Türkmenabat234,817#3 Daşoguz166,500#4 Mary114,680#5 Türkmenbaşy91,745
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ashgabat?

Ashgabat has a population of 727,700. It ranks #1 in Turkmenistan by population.

What province or state is Ashgabat in?

Ashgabat is located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

Where is Ashgabat located?

Ashgabat is located at coordinates 37.95° N, 58.38° E in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

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