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Birata, Turkmenistan

Lebap · Turkmenistan

Birata is a small city in Lebap, Turkmenistan with a population of 7,212. Elevation: 469 ft (143 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,212 Population 4,840/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
5.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ashgabat Timezone

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About Birata

Darganata is the capital city of Darganata District in Lebap Province of Turkmenistan.

People

Population7,212
Density4,840/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain5.3 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Population7,212
Population Density4,840 / sq mi
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates40.4820°, 62.1586°
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Country🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
State / ProvinceLebap
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation5.3 inches (135 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)

About Birata

Birata is a small city in Turkmenistan (Lebap) with a population of 7,212. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ashgabat.

Climate in Birata

Birata has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 120 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.5°C / 33°F -4° / 4.9° 11.0
Feb 3°C / 37°F -2° / 8.1° 17.7
Mar 9.9°C / 50°F 4° / 15.8° 23.9
Apr 17°C / 63°F 10.1° / 23.8° 17.2
May 23°C / 73°F 15.2° / 30.8° 18.2
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 19.2° / 35.1° 3.5
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 20.4° / 36.6° 2.0
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 18.1° / 35.1° 0.9
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 12° / 29.5° 1.5
Oct 13.9°C / 57°F 5.8° / 22° 4.9
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F 0.5° / 12.8° 9.8
Dec 1.5°C / 35°F -3.2° / 6.2° 9.5
Birata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 5.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Turkmenistan avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density4,840/sq mi
Coordinates40.4820°N, 62.1586°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.3"
86% below Turkmenistan avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 14, 2025.

May 25, 1994 29 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M5.2 87 km
Oct 27, 1991 35 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M5.0 82 km
Aug 11, 2021 46 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.9 99 km
Mar 21, 2014 34 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.8 83 km
May 29, 2019 39 km NNE of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.7 124 km
Mar 7, 2006 31 km NE of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.7 128 km
Sep 15, 2012 31 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.7 104 km
Aug 25, 1990 26 km W of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.7 92 km
Jun 27, 1999 51 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.6 99 km
Jun 21, 1990 26 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.5 100 km
Jul 14, 2025 42 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.5 86 km
Jun 27, 2007 61 km NNE of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.4 134 km
Sep 30, 1990 47 km NNW of Seydi, Turkmenistan M4.4 81 km
Feb 26, 1990 32 km NE of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.4 136 km
Aug 26, 2002 43 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.4 86 km
Jan 23, 2025 29 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.4 88 km
Aug 25, 1990 29 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.4 88 km
Jun 25, 1991 29 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.4 88 km
May 8, 2004 20 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.4 103 km
Mar 27, 2002 45 km NNE of Gazli, Uzbekistan M4.4 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
July 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.6 in

Birata has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 29°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Birata

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sports School No. 2 - - - -
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Castles in Birata

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darganata Silk Road Archeological Site

Clinics in Birata

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saglyk Merkezi

Train Stations in Birata

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darganata
Kükürty
Rzd. No 174

Gas Stations in Birata

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gas Station 28 Dargan Ata

Airports Near Birata

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gazadzhak Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Birata

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abu Muslim Metjidi

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Birata

What is the population of Birata?

Birata has a population of 7,212 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 4,840 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Birata?

Birata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.3 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

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