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Gyzylbaýyr, Turkmenistan

Balkan · Turkmenistan

Gyzylbaýyr is a small town in Balkan, Turkmenistan with a population of 3,516. Elevation: 436 ft (133 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,516 Population 1,180/sq mi density
436 ft Elevation 133 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ashgabat Timezone

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About Gyzylbaýyr

Gyzylbaýyr, formerly known as Şarlawuk, is a village in far south-western Turkmenistan, in Etrek District, Balkan Province. It lies on the Atrek River not far from the border with Iran and is bisected by the P-15 highway between Serdar and Etrek.

People

Population3,516
Density1,180/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Population3,516
Population Density1,180 / sq mi
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Coordinates38.2197°, 55.6507°
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Country🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
State / ProvinceBalkan
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (247 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gyzylbaýyr

Gyzylbaýyr is a small town in Turkmenistan (Balkan) with a population of 3,516. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet (133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ashgabat.

Gyzylbaýyr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Turkmenistan avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density1,180/sq mi
Coordinates38.2197°N, 55.6507°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
74% below Turkmenistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 1, 2025.

May 13, 2017 34 km NNW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.6 145 km
May 17, 2021 57 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.4 135 km
Nov 19, 1999 55 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 147 km
May 16, 2021 55 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.3 140 km
Feb 5, 2017 20 km ENE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.2 136 km
Oct 19, 2002 33 km ESE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.2 111 km
Dec 9, 2013 71 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan M5.2 43 km
Aug 11, 2010 45 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.0 129 km
Feb 5, 2017 16 km NE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.0 144 km
Jul 23, 2010 39 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.9 132 km
Jul 23, 1994 66 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 139 km
Oct 21, 1994 46 km WSW of Baharly, Turkmenistan M4.9 114 km
Oct 6, 1992 65 km SSE of Serdar, Turkmenistan M4.8 79 km
Feb 13, 2014 43 km S of Serdar, Turkmenistan M4.8 65 km
Apr 14, 1990 74 km ENE of Kal?leh, Iran M4.8 83 km
Aug 18, 1990 70 km SE of Kal?leh, Iran M4.8 142 km
Aug 19, 2007 73 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan M4.8 44 km
Jul 11, 1994 67 km WNW of ?q Q?yeh, Iran M4.8 128 km
Mar 4, 2010 60 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.7 143 km
Dec 6, 2000 33 km E of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M4.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 0.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 44°F (6°C) 1.1 in

Gyzylbaýyr has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Gyzylbaýyr

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Soga 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 Gyzylbaýyr?

Gyzylbaýyr has a population of 3,516 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 1,180 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gyzylbaýyr?

Gyzylbaýyr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches.

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