Balkanabat
Balkanabat, the regional capital of Turkmenistan's Balkan province, sits at the foot of the Uly Balkan mountains and a short drive from the Caspian Sea coast. Known historically as Nebitdag, the city built its identity around the oil industry and retains that working character today. The surrounding landscape — mountain backdrop, nearby water — gives it more geographic variety than most cities in this flat, arid country.
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- Population87,822
- Nearest water from center 7.3 km4.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 25 km15 mi
Nearest airports
Balkanabat: quick answers
Where is Balkanabat?
Balkanabat is in Turkmenistan.
How do you get to Balkanabat?
The nearest airport is Balkanabat (BKN), about 37 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Balkanabat?
The warmest month is July, averaging 32°C90°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is March, with about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Balkanabat?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum and 4 restaurants within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Balkanabat?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Gumdag.