Smallest Cities in Turkmenistan

Top 70 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Turkmenistan

1 Halaç 04 5,101

2 Täze eýýam 01 5,196

3 Serhetabat 05 5,200

4 Karabekaul 04 5,509

5 Takhta-Bazar 05 5,907

6 Arçman 01 6,014

7 Yzgant 01 6,547

8 Akdaş 02 6,750

9 Saparmurat Turkmenbashy 6,770

10 Shatlyk 05 7,000

11 Birata 04 7,212

12 Nyyazow 7,291

13 Gökçäge 03 7,569

14 Bokurdak 7,726

15 Garabogaz 02 7,877

16 Galkynyş 04 7,932

17 Ýaşlyk 01 8,172

18 Duşak 01 8,405

19 Koytendag 04 8,654

20 Ýaňgala 01 8,657

21 Garaşsyzlyk 8,673

22 Garadepe 02 9,016

23 Aşyr Kakabaýew 03 9,603

24 Babaarap 01 9,681

25 Bagtyýarlyk 01 9,804

26 Ýagtyýol 10,488

27 Serdar 02 12,000

28 Etrek 02 12,508

29 Esenguly 02 12,918

30 Babadaýhan 01 13,440

31 Babadaykhan 13,440

32 Dostluk 04 13,655

33 Altyn asyr 01 13,660

34 Akdepe 03 14,177

35 Farap 04 14,503

36 Hazar 02 14,671

37 Murgap 05 14,822

38 Jebel 02 15,056

39 Magtymguly 02 15,386

40 Türkmengala 05 16,696

41 Gubadag 03 17,118

42 Seydi 05 17,762

43 Saýat 04 17,762

44 Gazojak 04 21,021

45 Boldumsaz 03 21,159

46 Oýrat 03 21,160

47 Hojambaz 04 21,454

48 Bereket 02 24,500

49 Görogly 03 26,770

50 Änew 01 28,653

51 Gumdag 02 30,884

52 Sarahs 01 31,269

53 Kerki 04 33,242

54 Kaka 01 33,315

55 Gökdepe 01 33,381

56 Gowurdak 04 34,745

57 Yylanly 03 36,594

58 Köneürgench 03 36,754

59 Bäherden 01 37,588

60 Yolöten 05 37,705

61 Abadan 01 39,481

62 Arkadag 01 40,524

63 Tejen 01 67,488

64 Bayramaly 05 70,376

65 Balkanabat 02 87,822

66 Türkmenbaşy 02 91,745

67 Mary 05 114,680

68 Daşoguz 03 166,500

69 Türkmenabat 04 234,817

70 Ashgabat S 727,700

The smallest cities in Turkmenistan (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Halaç has a population of just 5,101. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,101 residents, Halaç is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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