Etrek
City in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan
Etrek, formerly known as Baýat-Hajy until 1928, Kyzyl-Atrek ("Кизыл-Атрек"), then Gyzyletrek until 1999, is a city and the administrative center of Etrek District in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. It is located on the Atrek River bordering on Iran. The city's and district's name was changed to Etrek in December 1999 by Parliamentary Resolution HM-63. In 2022, it had a population of 15,508 people.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 12,508
- Coordinates
- 37.661, 54.766
- Timezone
- Asia/Ashgabat
- Elevation
- 29 m
Overview of Etrek
Etrek — a small town in Turkmenistan — is worth a place on your map. About 12,508 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on sports, culture and family. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Etrek
Sports in Etrek
(2)Sports lovers get Horse Trails and Running. All of it is drawn from Etrek's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Etrek
(1)For culture, expect Bridges. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Etrek.
Family in Etrek
(1)For family, expect Playgrounds. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Etrek.
Nature in Etrek
(1)The nature shortlist for Etrek: Countryside. All of it is drawn from Etrek's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Etrek
(1)Wellness lovers get Farms. Everything listed here comes from what Etrek is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Etrek is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Turkmenistan and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Ashgabat.
Similar destinations
Places near Etrek that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Etrek known for?
- Etrek, in Turkmenistan, is best known for sports, culture and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 12,508 residents.
- What can you do in Etrek?
- Recorded activities in Etrek include Horse Trails, Running, Bridges, Playgrounds and Countryside. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Etrek located?
- Etrek is located in Turkmenistan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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