
Ahal, Turkmenistan · Asia
40,524
Population
Asia
Continent
Ashgabat
Timezone
TM
Country Code
Arkadag (Turkmen arka "behind" + dag "mountain", connoting "protector") is a smart city in southern Turkmenistan. It became the regional capital of Ahal Province effective 20 December 2022. It is a largely greenfield development started in 2019 with an initial budget of $1.5 billion. The city was named in honor of former president Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, father of sitting president Serdar Berdimuhamedow, who is officially entitled Arkadag. Uniquely among Turkmen cities, Arkadag is by law desi...
Coordinates
38.0713°, 58.0656°
Region/State
Ahal
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Country
Turkmenistan
Region
Ahal
Timezone
Asia/Ashgabat
Population
40,524
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