Oldest Cities in Turkmenistan

Top 70 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Turkmenistan

1 Boldumsaz 03 31.2

2 Kerki 04 31.2

3 Sarahs 01 31.2

4 Gumdag 02 31.2

5 Änew 01 31.2

6 Görogly 03 31.2

7 Bereket 02 31.2

8 Hojambaz 04 31.2

9 Oýrat 03 31.2

10 Kaka 01 31.2

11 Gazojak 04 31.2

12 Saýat 04 31.2

13 Seydi 05 31.2

14 Gubadag 03 31.2

15 Türkmengala 05 31.2

16 Magtymguly 02 31.2

17 Jebel 02 31.2

18 Murgap 05 31.2

19 Arkadag 01 31.2

20 Ashgabat S 31.2

21 Türkmenabat 04 31.2

22 Daşoguz 03 31.2

23 Mary 05 31.2

24 Türkmenbaşy 02 31.2

25 Balkanabat 02 31.2

26 Bayramaly 05 31.2

27 Tejen 01 31.2

28 Hazar 02 31.2

29 Abadan 01 31.2

30 Yolöten 05 31.2

31 Bäherden 01 31.2

32 Köneürgench 03 31.2

33 Yylanly 03 31.2

34 Gowurdak 04 31.2

35 Gökdepe 01 31.2

36 Shatlyk 05 31.2

37 Duşak 01 31.2

38 Ýaşlyk 01 31.2

39 Galkynyş 04 31.2

40 Garabogaz 02 31.2

41 Bokurdak 31.2

42 Gökçäge 03 31.2

43 Nyyazow 31.2

44 Birata 04 31.2

45 Koytendag 04 31.2

46 Saparmurat Turkmenbashy 31.2

47 Akdaş 02 31.2

48 Yzgant 01 31.2

49 Arçman 01 31.2

50 Takhta-Bazar 05 31.2

51 Karabekaul 04 31.2

52 Serhetabat 05 31.2

53 Täze eýýam 01 31.2

54 Serdar 02 31.2

55 Farap 04 31.2

56 Akdepe 03 31.2

57 Altyn asyr 01 31.2

58 Dostluk 04 31.2

59 Babadaykhan 31.2

60 Babadaýhan 01 31.2

61 Esenguly 02 31.2

62 Etrek 02 31.2

63 Halaç 04 31.2

64 Ýagtyýol 31.2

65 Bagtyýarlyk 01 31.2

66 Babaarap 01 31.2

67 Aşyr Kakabaýew 03 31.2

68 Garadepe 02 31.2

69 Garaşsyzlyk 31.2

70 Ýaňgala 01 31.2

Cities with the oldest median ages in Turkmenistan often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Boldumsaz has a median age of 31.2 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Boldumsaz's residents are over 31.2 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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