Belek, Turkmenistan

Balkan · Turkmenistan

Belek is a small town in Balkan, Turkmenistan with a population of 2,031. Elevation: -69 ft (-21 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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

2,031 Population 981/sq mi density
-69 ft Elevation -21 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
5.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ashgabat Timezone

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About Belek

Belek, formerly known as Belek-Turkmenskiy, is a town in Türkmenbaşy District, Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. It is located nearly halfway between Türkmenbaşy and Balkanabat. In 2022, Belek had a population of 1,720 people.

People

Population2,031
Density981/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain5.2 in/yr
Elevation-69 ft (-21 m)
Population2,031
Population Density981 / sq mi
Elevation-69 ft (-21 m)
Coordinates39.9292°, 53.8425°
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Country🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
State / ProvinceBalkan
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation5.2 inches (131 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Belek

Belek is a small town in Turkmenistan (Balkan) with a population of 2,031. The city sits at an elevation of -69 feet (-21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ashgabat.

Belek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -69 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Turkmenistan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)

Geography

Elevation-69 ft (-21 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density981/sq mi
Coordinates39.9292°N, 53.8425°E
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.2"
86% below Turkmenistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.79"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 6, 2000 37 km E of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M7.0 91 km
Jul 1, 1994 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.6 52 km
Jun 10, 2001 57 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.4 7 km
Jan 26, 2000 4 km W of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.3 81 km
Oct 19, 2002 33 km ESE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.2 135 km
Feb 5, 2017 20 km ENE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.2 112 km
Jul 1, 1994 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.2 50 km
Jan 14, 2014 29 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.2 91 km
Aug 16, 2023 31 km NNE of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan M5.1 71 km
Jun 2, 2009 29 km N of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.0 81 km
Feb 5, 2017 16 km NE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.0 104 km
May 31, 2023 51 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.0 98 km
Jul 19, 1996 42 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.0 24 km
Jan 7, 2018 58 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 21 km
Aug 28, 2010 7 km S of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.9 70 km
Dec 30, 2000 41 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.9 88 km
Jan 6, 2020 46 km NNE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 85 km
Dec 4, 1996 20 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 89 km
Apr 28, 2007 53 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 31 km
Apr 5, 2021 33 km E of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.7 89 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 - - 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 0.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in

Belek has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 37°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and August the driest (0.1").

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Farmers Markets in Belek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Belek Bazary

Cafes in Belek

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altyn Balyk

Train Stations in Belek

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

126-njy duralga
129-njy duralga
Belek

Gas Stations in Belek

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gas Station 200 Belek M37

Airports Near Belek

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balkanabat International AirportBKNLarge Airport
Cheleken East Airport-Small Airport
Yangadzha Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ashgabat

🇹🇲 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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What is the population of Belek?

Belek has a population of 2,031 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 981 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Belek?

Belek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 5.2 inches.

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