Paraw, Gyzylarbat District

Paraw
Paraw obasy
Village
Paraw
Location in Turkmenistan
Coordinates: 39°01′51″N 56°03′39″E / 39.0308°N 56.0609°E / 39.0308; 56.0609
Country Turkmenistan
ProvinceBalkan Province
DistrictGyzylarbat District
Rural CouncilParaw geňeşligi
Population
 • Total
1,070
Time zoneUTC+5

Paraw, also known as Parau (in Russian: Парау) or Farāva (in Persian: "فراوه") is a village in Gyzylarbat District, Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. The Paraw Bibi Mausoleum, which is argued to be among the most revered shrines in the country, stands on a nearby mound; the Parau Ata Mausoleum lies within the ruins of the ancient city of Paraw. The nearest town is Janahyr and the nearest city is Gyzylarbat. In 2022, Paraw had a population of 1,070 people.