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Gumdag, Turkmenistan

Balkan · Turkmenistan

Gumdag is a mid-size city in Balkan, Turkmenistan with a population of 30,884. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

30,884 Population 4,469/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
6.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ashgabat Timezone

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About Gumdag

Gumdag, formerly known as Kum-Dag, is a town in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. It is located 43 km southeast of the city of Balkanabat. To the south-east of the town, lies the Boyadag Mud Volcano. In 2022, it had a population of 30,884 people.

People

Population30,884
Density4,469/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain6.0 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population30,884
Population Density4,469 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates39.2061°, 54.5906°
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Country🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
State / ProvinceBalkan
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation6.0 inches (152 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gumdag

Gumdag is a mid-size city in Turkmenistan (Balkan) with a population of 30,884. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ashgabat.

Climate in Gumdag

Gumdag has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (32.5°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 181 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.7°C / 39°F -6.3° / 18.9° 24.1
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F -6.2° / 22.6° 23.2
Mar 10.8°C / 51°F -2.3° / 27.2° 41.3
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 4.6° / 33.7° 23.0
May 23.7°C / 75°F 11.6° / 40° 17.4
Jun 30.4°C / 87°F 18.9° / 43° 3.0
Jul 32.5°C / 91°F 20.6° / 44.8° 7.0
Aug 30.9°C / 88°F 19.2° / 42.9° 3.2
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 13.3° / 38.9° 2.1
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 5.8° / 32.2° 9.4
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F -2.6° / 27.3° 18.4
Dec 4.3°C / 40°F -5.1° / 17.7° 8.6
Gumdag enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Turkmenistan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density4,469/sq mi
Coordinates39.2061°N, 54.5906°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.0"
84% below Turkmenistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Sep 28, 2024.

Dec 6, 2000 37 km E of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M7.0 44 km
Jun 10, 2001 57 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.4 95 km
Feb 5, 2017 20 km ENE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.2 20 km
Dec 9, 2013 71 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan M5.2 110 km
Oct 19, 2002 33 km ESE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.2 34 km
Jul 19, 1996 42 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.0 81 km
May 31, 2023 51 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.0 59 km
Feb 5, 2017 16 km NE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.0 16 km
Dec 30, 2000 41 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.9 55 km
Jan 7, 2018 58 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 123 km
Aug 28, 2010 7 km S of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.9 33 km
Aug 19, 2007 73 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan M4.8 103 km
Apr 28, 2007 53 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 134 km
Aug 12, 1999 46 km NNW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.7 86 km
Jan 25, 2002 Turkmenistan M4.7 82 km
Dec 6, 2000 33 km E of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M4.7 33 km
Apr 5, 2021 33 km E of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.7 40 km
Sep 7, 2024 52 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan M4.7 92 km
Feb 8, 2014 36 km NNW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.7 75 km
Sep 28, 2024 23 km WNW of Serdar, Turkmenistan M4.6 125 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 83 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 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in

Gumdag has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 37°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Gumdag

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
27-nji Orta Mekdep
32-nji Orta Mekdep
28-nji Orta Mekdep
31-nji Orta Mekdep
30-njy Orta Mekdep
29-njy Orta Mekdep
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Restaurants in Gumdag

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Naharhana Täç

Train Stations in Gumdag

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aýdyň

Gas Stations in Gumdag

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gas Station 52 Gumdag

Airports Near Gumdag

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balkanabat International AirportBKNLarge 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 Gumdag

What is the population of Gumdag?

Gumdag has a population of 30,884 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 4,469 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gumdag?

Gumdag enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.0 inches.

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