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Most Dense in Turkmenistan

Top 70 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense — Turkmenistan

1 Seydi 05 10,700/mi²
2 Ýaşlyk 01 9,502/mi²
3 Gowurdak 04 8,622/mi²
4 Yolöten 05 7,872/mi²
5 Gazojak 04 7,562/mi²
6 Jebel 02 7,273/mi²
7 Arkadag 01 6,927/mi²
8 Garabogaz 02 6,850/mi²
9 Babaarap 01 6,369/mi²
10 Etrek 02 6,192/mi²
11 Görogly 03 6,168/mi²
12 Saýat 04 6,062/mi²
13 Farap 04 5,801/mi²
14 Kerki 04 5,423/mi²
15 Esenguly 02 5,273/mi²
16 Magtymguly 02 5,163/mi²
17 Arçman 01 5,140/mi²
18 Hojambaz 04 4,978/mi²
19 Sarahs 01 4,971/mi²
20 Gökdepe 01 4,953/mi²
21 Birata 04 4,840/mi²
22 Akdaş 02 4,655/mi²
23 Täze eýýam 01 4,598/mi²
24 Bayramaly 05 4,552/mi²
25 Garaşsyzlyk 4,494/mi²
26 Gumdag 02 4,469/mi²
27 Galkynyş 04 4,153/mi²
28 Duşak 01 4,100/mi²
29 Garadepe 02 4,098/mi²
30 Murgap 05 3,840/mi²
31 Aşyr Kakabaýew 03 3,811/mi²
32 Bäherden 01 3,506/mi²
33 Bereket 02 3,408/mi²
34 Kaka 01 3,369/mi²
35 Ýaňgala 01 3,255/mi²
36 Akdepe 03 3,049/mi²
37 Hazar 02 2,928/mi²
38 Mary 05 2,905/mi²
39 Takhta-Bazar 05 2,881/mi²
40 Bagtyýarlyk 01 2,875/mi²
41 Gubadag 03 2,811/mi²
42 Bokurdak 2,789/mi²
43 Yzgant 01 2,538/mi²
44 Ýagtyýol 2,479/mi²
45 Ashgabat S 2,464/mi²
46 Boldumsaz 03 2,375/mi²
47 Köneürgench 03 2,249/mi²
48 Türkmengala 05 2,188/mi²
49 Saparmurat Turkmenbashy 2,116/mi²
50 Türkmenabat 04 2,053/mi²
51 Balkanabat 02 2,036/mi²
52 Daşoguz 03 1,971/mi²
53 Karabekaul 04 1,644/mi²
54 Halaç 04 1,244/mi²
55 Koytendag 04 1,210/mi²
56 Serhetabat 05 1,161/mi²
57 Serdar 02 939/mi²
58 Türkmenbaşy 02 675/mi²
59 Nyyazow 598/mi²
60 Tejen 01 267/mi²
61 Änew 01 114/mi²
62 Abadan 01 98/mi²
63 Dostluk 04 54/mi²
64 Altyn asyr 01 54/mi²
65 Babadaýhan 01 53/mi²
66 Babadaykhan 53/mi²
67 Gökçäge 03 13/mi²
68 Yylanly 03 5/mi²
69 Oýrat 03 3/mi²
70 Shatlyk 05 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Turkmenistan pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Seydi leads with 10,700 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Seydi has 10,700 people per square mile — that's roughly 17 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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