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Gökdepe, Turkmenistan

Ahal · Turkmenistan

Gökdepe is a mid-size city in Ahal, Turkmenistan with a population of 33,381. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

33,381 Population 4,953/sq mi density
679 ft Elevation 207 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
10.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ashgabat Timezone

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About Gökdepe

Gökdepe

Gökdepe, previously spelled "Geok-Tepe" ("Геок-Тепе") in Russian, is a city in and the administrative center of Gökdepe District, Ahal Region, Turkmenistan, 45 kilometres (28 mi) north-west of Ashgabat. The city is built around a former fortress of the Turkmens which bore the same name. The city lies along the M37 highway and the Trans-Caspian Railway. In 2022, it had a population of 33,381 people.

People

Population33,381
Density4,953/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain10.3 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Population33,381
Population Density4,953 / sq mi
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Coordinates38.1586°, 57.9607°
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Country🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
State / ProvinceAhal
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation10.3 inches (262 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gökdepe

Gökdepe is a mid-size city in Turkmenistan (Ahal) with a population of 33,381. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ashgabat.

Climate in Gökdepe

Gökdepe has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 300 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 38°F -7.1° / 18.2° 13.9
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F -8.1° / 22.1° 43.4
Mar 9.3°C / 49°F -5.2° / 26.1° 49.0
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 1.8° / 31.3° 35.2
May 20.3°C / 69°F 8.4° / 35.3° 87.2
Jun 26.7°C / 80°F 15.3° / 40.1° 6.2
Jul 28.9°C / 84°F 17.4° / 40.6° 14.8
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 14.6° / 38.1° 6.4
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 9.5° / 36.7° 0.6
Oct 14.7°C / 58°F 3.2° / 30.4° 17.0
Nov 8.7°C / 48°F -3.6° / 25.7° 16.3
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F -6.1° / 19.1° 10.3
Gökdepe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Turkmenistan avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density4,953/sq mi
Coordinates38.1586°N, 57.9607°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below Turkmenistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 1, 2025.

Feb 4, 1997 Turkmenistan-Iran border region M6.5 81 km
Aug 22, 2000 35 km S of Baharly, Turkmenistan M5.9 51 km
May 13, 2017 34 km NNW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.6 79 km
Feb 4, 1997 10 km NNW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.5 88 km
May 17, 2021 57 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.4 143 km
May 16, 2021 55 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.3 143 km
Aug 4, 1998 15 km SSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.3 110 km
Sep 19, 2000 15 km SSE of Baharly, Turkmenistan M5.2 45 km
Feb 5, 1997 29 km NE of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.2 67 km
Aug 11, 2010 45 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.0 92 km
Oct 21, 1994 46 km WSW of Baharly, Turkmenistan M4.9 89 km
Jul 23, 2010 39 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.9 97 km
Aug 30, 2015 26 km E of Esfar?yen, Iran M4.9 116 km
Feb 4, 1997 33 km N of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.9 74 km
May 24, 2016 24 km NE of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.8 71 km
Oct 6, 1992 65 km SSE of Serdar, Turkmenistan M4.8 129 km
Sep 22, 2024 34 km N of Bojnūrd, Iran M4.8 69 km
Jan 6, 1993 17 km E of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.7 88 km
Oct 17, 2017 30 km N of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.7 74 km
Aug 29, 1992 72 km W of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in

Gökdepe has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 36°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Gökdepe

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secondary school No.12
Liseý
Secondary School No. 28
Secondary School
Secondary School No. 1
Sports School
Sport Mekdebi
Secondary School No. 6
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Museums in Gökdepe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arkadag city Museum of History and Country Studies
Gokdepe National Museum

Libraries in Gökdepe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dovletmammed Azady Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gökdepe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"Tomatnyý" Bazar 1
Abadan Bazary
Abadan Bazary
Ak Bazar
Bazaar
Büzmeýin Bazary
Gökdepe Bazary
Gökdere Bazary
Kiçi Bazar
Söwda Merkezi

Restaurants in Gökdepe

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kafe Dostluk

Cafes in Gökdepe

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altyn Balyk
Bägül
Balykchy
Gala Kafe

Theatres in Gökdepe

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gokdepe Palace of Culture

Clinics in Gökdepe

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gökdepe Oba Saglyk Merkezi

Train Stations in Gökdepe

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gokdepe
Kelete
Rzd. No 96

Bus Stations in Gökdepe

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gokdepe Bus Station

Breweries in Gökdepe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Zip Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gökdepe

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gökdepe

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ashgabat International AirportASBLarge Airport
Ashgabat Bezmein Air BaseMedium Airport
Bojnord AirportBJBMedium Airport
Gokdepe AirportSmall Airport
Yarajy AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gökdepe

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdyrahim Pir Mesjidi
Saparmurat Hajji Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ashgabat
Elevation
211 m (692 ft)
Postal Code
745190

🇹🇲 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 Gökdepe

What is the population of Gökdepe?

Gökdepe has a population of 33,381 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 4,953 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gökdepe?

Gökdepe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.3 inches.

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