Balkanabat, Turkmenistan

Balkan · Turkmenistan

Balkanabat is a large city in Balkan, Turkmenistan with a population of 123,190. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

123,190 Population 2,856/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
6.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ashgabat Timezone

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About Balkanabat

Balkanabat

Balkanabat, formerly Nebit-Dag and Neftedag, is the administrative centre of Balkan Province, the largest province in Turkmenistan. It lies at the foot of the Balkan Daglary mountain range. Balkanabat is about 450 km west of Ashgabat and 160 km east of the seaport city of Türkmenbaşy. The city layout is a grid of apartment blocks called kvartal (quarters). The main streets are Magtymguly, Pervomayskiy and Gurbansoltan eje şaýoly.

People

Population123,190
Density2,856/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain6.3 in/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population123,190
Population Density2,856 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates39.5108°, 54.3671°
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Country🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
State / ProvinceBalkan
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation6.3 inches (160 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)

About Balkanabat

Balkanabat is a large city in Turkmenistan (Balkan) with a population of 123,190. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ashgabat.

Climate in Balkanabat

Balkanabat has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 156 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 12.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 19.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 18.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 22.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 14.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 3.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 5.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 5.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 10.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 16.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 15.9
Balkanabat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Turkmenistan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area43.1 sq mi (111.7 km²)
Population Density2,856/sq mi
Coordinates39.5108°N, 54.3671°E
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
83% below Turkmenistan avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Sep 7, 2024.

Dec 6, 2000 37 km E of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M7.0 38 km
Jul 1, 1994 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.6 116 km
Jun 10, 2001 57 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.4 57 km
Jan 26, 2000 4 km W of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.3 138 km
Oct 19, 2002 33 km ESE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.2 70 km
Dec 9, 2013 71 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan M5.2 147 km
Jul 1, 1994 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.2 115 km
Feb 5, 2017 20 km ENE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.2 48 km
Aug 16, 2023 31 km NNE of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan M5.1 134 km
Jun 2, 2009 29 km N of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.0 144 km
Feb 5, 2017 16 km NE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.0 39 km
Jul 19, 1996 42 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.0 42 km
May 31, 2023 51 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.0 51 km
Jan 7, 2018 58 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 86 km
Jan 6, 2020 46 km NNE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 150 km
Aug 28, 2010 7 km S of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.9 7 km
Dec 30, 2000 41 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.9 42 km
Dec 4, 1996 20 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 149 km
Aug 19, 2007 73 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan M4.8 140 km
Apr 28, 2007 53 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake - - 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
December 38°F (4°C) 0.6 in

Balkanabat has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and August the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Balkanabat

Institution Type Founded Website
"Günbatar Şapagy" HJ okuw merkezi College - ,
Balkan Province Training Complex for Health Restoration College - ,
Balkan Vocational Medical School College - ,
Balkanabat Petroleum Vocational Secondary School College - ,
Balkanabat Petroleum Vocational Secondary School College - ,
International Oil and Gas University Balkanabat Campus College - ,

Schools in Balkanabat

18 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secondary School No. 17 - - - -
Hanguly Tekebaýew adyndaky 13-nji orta mekdep - - - -
Secondary School No. 6 - - - -
Secondary School No. 3 - - - -
Secondary School No. 16 - - - -
Secondary School No. 11 - - - -
Средняя школа №20 - - - -
Secondary School No. 21 - - - -
Secondary School No. 12 - - - -
Secondary School No. 2 - - - -
Secondary School No. 18 - - - -
Aydym Saz mekdep - - - -
Secondary School No. 15 - - - -
A.S. Pushkin Secondary School No. 1 - - - -
Telekeçiler Mekdebi - - - -
19 школа - - - -
Turkmen-Turkish Lyceum - - - -
School N#9 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Balkanabat

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Balkanabat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balkan Province Museum

Libraries in Balkanabat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balkan Welaýat Kitaphanasy0.0

Farmers Markets in Balkanabat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
120 базар
5-nji Bazar
Balkan Köpugurly Söwda Bazary
Bereket Bazar (Нар базар)
Jennet
Бакалея
Зелённый базар

Restaurants in Balkanabat

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

"Salam"
Arzuw
Aýly agşam
Bahar
Burawçy
L & M
Lezzet
Nebitdag
Zemin

Cafes in Balkanabat

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alem
Gara Altyn
GaraDag
GARADAG
Kafe Balkan
Mono
Şapak
Tokgar
Uly Balkan
Zevs
Али Баба

Theatres in Balkanabat

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balkan Province State Drama Theater
Balkanabat Yurt
Oilworkers' Palace of Culture

Monuments in Balkanabat

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument to the Explorers
Saparmyrat Turkmenbashy

Clinics in Balkanabat

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blood Bank
Narkologiýa Dispanser
Tubercolosis Dispensary
Tubercolosis Dispensary
Venereal and Skin Disease Clinic

Dentists in Balkanabat

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Hospital

Veterinaries in Balkanabat

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TM #6341350087

Train Stations in Balkanabat

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balkanabat
Razdelnaya 123

Bus Stations in Balkanabat

7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

demirgazyk
gunbatar
gundogar
gunorta
gunorta
Hazar Tolkuny
RAHAT AWTOMEBEL

Gas Stations in Balkanabat

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gas Station 10 Balkanabat
Gas Station 111 Balkanabat South
Gas Station 227 Balkanabat North
Gas Station 9 Balkanabat

Banks in Balkanabat

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

"Turkmenbashi" bank
Central Bank
Daýhan Bank
Halk Bank
Senagat
Turkmenistan Bank

Shopping Malls in Balkanabat

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hazar Söwda Merkezi
Söwda Merkezi

Gyms in Balkanabat

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atlant

Stadiums & Teams in Balkanabat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Balkanabat

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balkanabat International AirportBKNLarge Airport

Post Offices in Balkanabat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Merkez Poçta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balkanabat

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Balkan Province Main Mosque
Church of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin
Мечеть

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ashgabat
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Founded
1933
Postal Code
745100

Around Balkanabat

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 20
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 5
Cafes 14
Supermarkets 4
Banks 1
Parks 8
Police Stations 3
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Balkanabat

4 places within 15 km

🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • A.W. Danow gowagy /hyyal guyji
⛰️ Peaks (3)
  • • Damdamçeşme
  • • Garaburun
  • • Şaguly

🇹🇲 About Turkmenistan

Capital Ashgabat
Population 5,850,908
Area 488,100 km²
GDP (USD) $45,894,538,666
GDP per capita $6,232
HDI 0.764
Life expectancy 70.1 years
Internet users 21.3%
Urban population 47.1%
Currency TMT (Manat)
Languages Russian, Turkmen
Calling code +993
TLD .tm
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balkanabat

What is the population of Balkanabat?

Balkanabat has a population of 123,190 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 2,856 people per square mile, spread across 43.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balkanabat?

Balkanabat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

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