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Ekerem, Turkmenistan

Balkan · Turkmenistan

Ekerem is a small town in Balkan, Turkmenistan with a population of 3,972. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,972 Population 1,806/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
7.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ashgabat Timezone

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About Ekerem

Ekerem, formerly known as Okarem, is a town in Balkan Region in western Turkmenistan on the Caspian Sea coast. It is the site of one of Turkmenistan's three oil loading terminals for seaborne shipment of liquid petroleum products. As of 2022, the town reached a population of 3,972 people.

People

Population3,972
Density1,806/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain7.0 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population3,972
Population Density1,806 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates38.0651°, 53.8416°
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Country🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
State / ProvinceBalkan
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation7.0 inches (178 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ekerem

Ekerem is a small town in Turkmenistan (Balkan) with a population of 3,972. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ashgabat.

Ekerem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Turkmenistan avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density1,806/sq mi
Coordinates38.0651°N, 53.8416°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.0"
82% below Turkmenistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Oct 17, 2024.

Jan 10, 2005 31 km NNE of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 125 km
Nov 19, 1999 55 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 95 km
Oct 19, 2002 33 km ESE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.2 143 km
Mar 22, 2023 31 km N of Qarnābād, Iran M5.0 129 km
Jul 23, 1994 66 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 86 km
Jul 11, 1994 67 km WNW of ?q Q?yeh, Iran M4.8 81 km
Sep 16, 1997 31 km WNW of Gorg?n, Iran M4.8 129 km
Mar 4, 2010 60 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.7 90 km
Jul 12, 1994 73 km NW of ?q Q?yeh, Iran M4.6 75 km
Jun 2, 2001 51 km SSE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M4.6 111 km
Apr 30, 2023 15 km E of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M4.5 150 km
Sep 15, 2015 54 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.4 96 km
Feb 22, 2017 49 km SE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M4.3 144 km
Mar 30, 2003 57 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.3 94 km
Jul 26, 2002 47 km SW of Bereket, Turkmenistan M4.3 149 km
Feb 5, 2017 25 km SE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M4.3 141 km
Jul 4, 2020 114 km N of Behshahr, Iran M4.3 45 km
Oct 17, 2024 90 km NNW of Gorgān, Iran M4.2 56 km
Dec 29, 2000 44 km WSW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.2 145 km
May 7, 2019 125 km SSW of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M4.2 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
August 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in

Ekerem has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.2").

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Cafes in Ekerem

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gülhana Çayhana
Naharhana

Clinics in Ekerem

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinic

Gyms in Ekerem

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sport Toplumy
TM #621970473

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 Ekerem

What is the population of Ekerem?

Ekerem has a population of 3,972 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 1,806 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ekerem?

Ekerem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.0 inches.

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