Balkanabat Population 2026

Balkanabat has a population of 87,822, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, located in Balkan. Roughly 1.1% of Turkmenistan's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Ashgabat, the country's biggest city.

Location of Balkanabat (capital Ashgabat shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)

87,822

Rank in Turkmenistan

Coordinates

39.51°N, 54.37°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Ashgabat

Distance to capital (Ashgabat)

389 km

242 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Balkan

City	Population	Rank in Turkmenistan
Türkmenbaşy	91,745	#5
Gyzylarbat	48,558	#9
Gumdag	30,884	#22
Bereket	24,500	#25
Magtymguly	15,386	#34
Jebel	15,056	#35

Cities near Balkanabat

Jebel15,056 people · ~18 km away
Gumdag30,884 people · ~39 km away
Bereket24,500 people · ~103 km away
Türkmenbaşy91,745 people · ~133 km away
Gyzylarbat48,558 people · ~175 km away
Magtymguly15,386 people · ~204 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Balkanabat?

Balkanabat has a population of 87,822 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Turkmenistan.

What region is Balkanabat in?

Balkanabat is located in Balkan, Turkmenistan.

Is Balkanabat the capital of Turkmenistan?

No, the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, about 389 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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