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Balkanabat, Turkmenistan
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Balkanabat is a mid-size city in Balkan, Turkmenistan with a population of 87,822. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 87,822 |
| Population Density | 2,036 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5108°, 54.3671° |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
| Country | 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan |
| State / Province | Balkan |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.3 inches (160 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Balkanabat
Balkanabat is a mid-size city in Turkmenistan (Balkan) with a population of 87,822. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Turkmenistan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 43.1 sq mi (111.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,036/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5108°N, 54.3671°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
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").
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 (NCES 2022-23 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 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Balkanabat
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Balkanabat
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan Province Museum |
Libraries in Balkanabat
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan Welaýat Kitaphanasy | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balkanabat
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Cafes in Balkanabat
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Balkanabat
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Balkanabat
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Balkanabat
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Balkanabat
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Balkanabat
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Balkanabat
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Balkanabat
7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Balkanabat
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Balkanabat
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Balkanabat
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Balkanabat
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Balkanabat
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Balkanabat
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Balkanabat International Airport | BKN | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Balkanabat
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Merkez Poçta |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balkanabat
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Balkan Province Main Mosque | |
| Church of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin | |
| Мечеть |
Quick Facts
Around Balkanabat
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Balkanabat
4 places within 15 km
- • A.W. Danow gowagy /hyyal guyji
- • Damdamçeşme
- • Garaburun
- • Şaguly
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What is the population of Balkanabat?
Balkanabat has a population of 87,822 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 2,036 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. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.