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Garaşsyzlyk, Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan

Garaşsyzlyk is a small city in Turkmenistan with a population of 8,673. Elevation: 604 ft (184 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,673 Population 4,494/sq mi density
604 ft Elevation 184 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
6.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ashgabat Timezone

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About Garaşsyzlyk

Garaşsyzlyk, previously known as the 2nd Security Checkpoint then just Blok-post in Turkmen, is a village located in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. Several toponyms use the same name in Turkmenistan. The village is subordinate to the town of Akdaş and is its sole rural dependency. As of 2022, its population reached 211 people.

People

Population8,673
Density4,494/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain6.7 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Population8,673
Population Density4,494 / sq mi
Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Coordinates37.3919°, 60.4349°
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Country🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation6.7 inches (169 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Garaşsyzlyk

Garaşsyzlyk is a small city in Turkmenistan with a population of 8,673. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet (184 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 6.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ashgabat.

Climate in Garaşsyzlyk

Garaşsyzlyk has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 10.4° 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 13.2° 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 20° 0.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 25.8° 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / 32.4° 0.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 37.4° 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 39° 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 37° 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 32.2° 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 25.7° 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 18.3° 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 11.4° 0.0
Garaşsyzlyk 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. The area gets 324 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.

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)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density4,494/sq mi
Coordinates37.3919°N, 60.4349°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
83% below Turkmenistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.22"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 18, 2023.

Nov 27, 1992 25 km ENE of Kaka, Turkmenistan M5.3 52 km
May 10, 2018 14 km S of Sarakhs, Iran M4.8 127 km
Jun 3, 2023 49 km NE of Sarakhs, Iran M4.5 124 km
Apr 5, 2017 75 km SW of Sarakhs, Iran M4.4 144 km
Jul 19, 2022 54 km W of Sarakhs, Iran M4.4 102 km
May 20, 2001 38 km NNE of Mashhad, Iran M4.3 105 km
Aug 9, 1997 67 km W of Sarakhs, Iran M4.3 93 km
Aug 23, 2014 13 km ENE of Chen?r?n, Iran M4.2 130 km
Jun 14, 2000 25 km NE of Mashhad, Iran M4.1 117 km
Apr 18, 2022 33 km NNW of Tejen, Turkmenistan M4.1 30 km
May 25, 2022 39 km SSW of Kaka, Turkmenistan M4.0 100 km
Feb 1, 2023 27 km ENE of Kaka, Turkmenistan M4.0 47 km
Sep 18, 2023 Northeastern Iran M3.8 144 km
Jul 14, 2002 35 km SW of Kaka, Turkmenistan M3.7 103 km
Sep 19, 2004 52 km ESE of Mashhad, Iran M3.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.2 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in

Garaşsyzlyk has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 37°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Garaşsyzlyk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ahal Bazaar
Green Bazaar

Airports Near Garaşsyzlyk

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tejen 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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What is the population of Garaşsyzlyk?

Garaşsyzlyk has a population of 8,673 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 4,494 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Garaşsyzlyk?

Garaşsyzlyk 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. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.

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