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Garabogaz, Turkmenistan

Balkan · Turkmenistan

Garabogaz is a small city in Balkan, Turkmenistan with a population of 7,877. Elevation: -72 ft (-22 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

7,877 Population 6,850/sq mi density
-72 ft Elevation -22 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
4.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ashgabat Timezone

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About Garabogaz

Garabogaz, formerly named Bekdaş is a city subordinate to Türkmenbaşy District, Balkan province, Turkmenistan, on the shore of the Caspian Sea. In 2002, the town of Bekdaş was promoted to the status of city and was renamed on the same occasion. As of 2022, the city reached a population of 7,877 people.

People

Population7,877
Density6,850/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain4.8 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation-72 ft (-22 m)
Population7,877
Population Density6,850 / sq mi
Elevation-72 ft (-22 m)
Coordinates41.5401°, 52.5734°
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Country🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
State / ProvinceBalkan
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation4.8 inches (121 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)

About Garabogaz

Garabogaz is a small city in Turkmenistan (Balkan) with a population of 7,877. The city sits at an elevation of -72 feet (-22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ashgabat.

Garabogaz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 327 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 4.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -72 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above Turkmenistan avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-72 ft (-22 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density6,850/sq mi
Coordinates41.5401°N, 52.5734°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.8"
87% below Turkmenistan avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 14, 2014 29 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.2 142 km
Mar 22, 2015 80 km WNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.1 147 km
Aug 16, 2023 31 km NNE of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan M5.1 149 km
Jan 1, 2010 117 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.0 106 km
Jun 2, 2009 29 km N of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.0 145 km
Jan 6, 2020 46 km NNE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 131 km
Mar 8, 2000 114 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.7 108 km
Jun 5, 2019 120 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.7 102 km
Sep 2, 2011 66 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.7 111 km
Jul 1, 2001 115 km WNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.7 140 km
Jul 22, 1991 106 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.7 103 km
Apr 16, 2008 104 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.7 108 km
Dec 10, 1991 134 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.7 92 km
Mar 15, 2009 114 km WNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.6 141 km
Jan 17, 2015 66 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.6 106 km
Jul 15, 1999 98 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.6 121 km
Mar 21, 2019 125 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.6 107 km
Jun 25, 2003 130 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.6 88 km
Feb 26, 2020 106 km NNE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan M4.6 142 km
Jan 11, 2017 106 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.6 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in
February 35°F (1°C) 0.4 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 0.7 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in

Garabogaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 4.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Monuments in Garabogaz

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Duldul ata

Gas Stations in Garabogaz

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gas Station 99 Garabogaz
TM #1491075152

Airports Near Garabogaz

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Garabogaz (Bekdash) AirportSmall 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Garabogaz

What is the population of Garabogaz?

Garabogaz has a population of 7,877 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 6,850 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Garabogaz?

Garabogaz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.8 inches.

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