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Garagöl, Turkmenistan

Balkan · Turkmenistan

Garagöl is a small town in Balkan, Turkmenistan with a population of 765. Elevation: -72 ft (-22 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

765 Population 153/sq mi density
-72 ft Elevation -22 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
5.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ashgabat Timezone

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About Garagöl

Garagöl is a coastal village in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. It is subordinate to Hazar, which is subordinate to Balkanabat, a city with district status. In 2022, it had population of 765 people.

People

Population765
Density153/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain5.4 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation-72 ft (-22 m)
Population765
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation-72 ft (-22 m)
Coordinates39.3798°, 53.1734°
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Country🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
State / ProvinceBalkan
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation5.4 inches (137 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Garagöl

Garagöl is a small town in Turkmenistan (Balkan) with a population of 765. The city sits at an elevation of -72 feet (-22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ashgabat.

Garagöl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 84°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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -72 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Turkmenistan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-72 ft (-22 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates39.3798°N, 53.1734°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.4"
86% below Turkmenistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.75"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 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 M7.0 141 km
Jul 1, 1994 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.6 96 km
Oct 29, 1995 104 km WSW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.5 114 km
Jun 10, 2001 57 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.4 82 km
Jan 26, 2000 4 km W of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.3 75 km
Feb 5, 2017 20 km ENE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.2 142 km
Jul 1, 1994 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.2 95 km
Jan 14, 2014 29 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.2 103 km
Mar 22, 2015 80 km WNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.1 137 km
Aug 16, 2023 31 km NNE of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan M5.1 99 km
Jul 19, 1996 42 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.0 92 km
Feb 5, 2017 16 km NE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.0 135 km
Jun 2, 2009 29 km N of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.0 101 km
Aug 28, 2010 7 km S of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.9 103 km
Jan 6, 2020 46 km NNE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 117 km
Dec 30, 2000 41 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.9 144 km
Jan 7, 2018 58 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 84 km
Apr 28, 2007 53 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 89 km
Dec 4, 1996 20 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 94 km
Sep 22, 1991 104 km WSW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 118 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 - - 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.7 in

Garagöl has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 37°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Garagöl

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Muzeý

Farmers Markets in Garagöl

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazaar

Airports Near Garagöl

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Turkmenbaşy International AirportKRWMedium 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Garagöl

What is the population of Garagöl?

Garagöl has a population of 765 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Garagöl?

Garagöl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.4 inches.

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