T�rkmenba?y
City in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan
Türkmenbaşy, previously known as Shagadam, Krasnovodsk and Kyzyl-Su, is a major port city in Balkan Province in western Turkmenistan, on the Türkmenbaşy Gulf of the Caspian Sea. It sits at an elevation of 27 metres. The population was 86,800, consisting of mostly ethnic Turkmens, with the addition of Russian, Armenian and Azeri minorities. As the terminus of the Trans-Caspian Railway and site of a major seaport on the Caspian, it is an important transportation center. The city is also the site of Turkmenistan's largest oil refining complex.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 91,745
- Coordinates
- 40.022, 52.955
- Timezone
- Asia/Ashgabat
- Elevation
- 27 m
Overview of T�rkmenba?y
T�rkmenba?y — a medium-sized town in Turkmenistan — is worth a place on your map. Around 91,745 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are culture, nature and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in T�rkmenba?y
Culture in T�rkmenba?y
(7)For culture, expect Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles, Fountains and Mosques. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. The list follows T�rkmenba?y's own activity tags.
Nature in T�rkmenba?y
(6)On the nature side, T�rkmenba?y offers Caves, Countryside, Gardens, Lakes and Mountains. Everything listed here comes from what T�rkmenba?y is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in T�rkmenba?y
(5)For nightlife, expect Bars, Clubs, Disco, Music and Nightlife. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for T�rkmenba?y.
Water Sports in T�rkmenba?y
(5)Water Sports in T�rkmenba?y covers Diving, Kiteboarding, Surf, Water Sports and Windsurfing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for T�rkmenba?y.
Adventure in T�rkmenba?y
(3)Under adventure, T�rkmenba?y is tagged with Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for T�rkmenba?y.
Sports in T�rkmenba?y
(3)T�rkmenba?y records Biking, Running and Skateboard under sports. Everything listed here comes from what T�rkmenba?y is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in T�rkmenba?y
(2)The wellness shortlist for T�rkmenba?y: Spa and Turkish Baths. All of it is drawn from T�rkmenba?y's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in T�rkmenba?y
(1)Looking for family? T�rkmenba?y has Water Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows T�rkmenba?y's own activity tags.
Shopping in T�rkmenba?y
(1)For shopping, expect Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows T�rkmenba?y's own activity tags.
More to do in T�rkmenba?y
(2)T�rkmenba?y records Fishing and Secret under other activities. Everything listed here comes from what T�rkmenba?y is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit T�rkmenba?y
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. T�rkmenba?y stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve T�rkmenba?y, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Ashgabat.
Similar destinations
Places near T�rkmenba?y that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is T�rkmenba?y known for?
- T�rkmenba?y, in Turkmenistan, is best known for culture, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 91,745 residents.
- What can you do in T�rkmenba?y?
- Recorded activities in T�rkmenba?y include Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles, Fountains and Mosques. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit T�rkmenba?y?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. T�rkmenba?y stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is T�rkmenba?y located?
- T�rkmenba?y 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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