Smallest Cities in Turkmenistan

Top 69 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Turkmenistan

1 Täze eýýam 01 5,196
2 Karabekaul 04 5,509
3 Arçman 01 6,014
4 Yzgant 01 6,547
6 Akdaş 02 6,961
7 Shatlyk 05 7,000
8 Birata 04 7,212
9 Nyyazow 7,291
10 Gökçäge 03 7,569
11 Bokurdak 7,726
12 Garabogaz 02 7,877
13 Ýaşlyk 01 8,172
14 Duşak 01 8,405
15 Koytendag 04 8,654
16 Ýaňgala 01 8,657
17 Garaşsyzlyk 8,673
18 Garadepe 02 9,016
19 Aşyr Kakabaýew 03 9,603
20 Babaarap 01 9,681
21 Bagtyýarlyk 01 9,804
22 Ýagtyýol 10,488
23 Etrek 02 12,508
24 Esenguly 02 12,918
25 Takhta-Bazar 05 13,312
26 Babadaýhan 01 13,440
27 Babadaykhan 13,440
28 Hojambaz 04 13,485
29 Dostluk 04 13,655
30 Altyn asyr 01 13,660
31 Farap 04 14,503
32 Murgap 05 14,822
33 Serhetabat 05 14,940
34 Jebel 02 15,056
35 Magtymguly 02 15,386
36 Galkynyş 04 15,409
37 Hazar 02 15,436
38 Akdepe 03 15,580
39 Türkmengala 05 16,696
40 Gubadag 03 17,118
41 Saýat 04 17,762
42 Halaç 04 20,778
43 Boldumsaz 03 21,159
44 Oýrat 03 21,160
45 Bereket 02 23,697
46 Gazojak 04 24,251
47 Görogly 03 26,770
48 Änew 01 28,653
49 Seydi 05 29,670
50 Yolöten 05 30,709
51 Gumdag 02 30,884
52 Sarahs 01 31,269
53 Kerki 04 32,489
54 Kaka 01 33,315
55 Gökdepe 01 33,381
56 Köneürgench 03 34,677
57 Yylanly 03 36,594
58 Bäherden 01 37,588
59 Abadan 01 42,868
60 Serdar 02 48,552
61 Gowurdak 04 64,845
62 Tejen 01 67,488
63 Bayramaly 05 70,376
64 Türkmenbaşy 02 91,745
65 Balkanabat 02 123,190
66 Daşoguz 03 201,142
67 Mary 05 208,697
68 Türkmenabat 04 230,861
69 Ashgabat S 1,030,063

The smallest cities in Turkmenistan (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Täze eýýam has a population of just 5,196. 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 5,196 residents, Täze eýýam 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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