Darvaza
Derweze
Derweze obasy | |
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Derweze Location in Turkmenistan | |
| Coordinates: 40°05′55″N 58°20′53″E / 40.09871853378001°N 58.34812141283926°E | |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Province | Ahal Province |
| District | Gökdepe District |
| Rural council | Derweze geňeşligi |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• Total | 2,166 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
Derweze, also known as Darvaza (in Russian: Дарваза), is a village in Gökdepe District, Ahal Province, Turkmenistan. It is located in the middle of the Karakum Desert, about 260 km north of Ashgabat. Derweze's inhabitants are mostly Turkmen of the Teke tribe, preserving a semi-nomadic lifestyle. In 2022, it had a population of 2,166 people.