Gumdag
Town in Balkan Region, Turkmenistan
Gumdag, formerly known as Kum-Dag, is a town in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. It is located 43 km southeast of the city of Balkanabat. To the south-east of the town, lies the Boyadag Mud Volcano. In 2022, it had a population of 30,884 people.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 26,831
- Coordinates
- 39.206, 54.591
- Timezone
- Asia/Ashgabat
Overview of Gumdag
Set in Turkmenistan, Gumdag is a compact town. Records put its population near 26,831. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around nature and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Gumdag
Nature in Gumdag
(1)Gumdag's nature entries include Islands. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Gumdag. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Gumdag
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Turkmenistan plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Ashgabat on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Gumdag that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gumdag known for?
- Travellers associate Gumdag with nature. It sits in Turkmenistan and counts about 26,831 residents.
- What can you do in Gumdag?
- Gumdag is tagged with Islands, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Gumdag?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
- Where is Gumdag located?
- Gumdag belongs to Turkmenistan, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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