Sarahs

This article is about the city in Turkmenistan also known as Sarahs. For the twin town across the border in Iran, see Sarakhs.
Sarahs
Sarahs şäheri
City
Sarahs
Location in Turkmenistan
Coordinates: 36°32′N 61°13′E / 36.533°N 61.217°E / 36.533; 61.217
Country Turkmenistan
ProvinceAhal Province
DistrictSarahs District
Elevation
285 m (935 ft)
Population
 (2022 official census)
 • Total
31,269
Time zoneUTC+5

Sarahs (Turkmen pronunciation: [θɑˈɾɑχθ], also written Saraghs, Serahs, Sarakhs, Saragt, or Serakhs, the last a backformation of Russian: Серахс) is an oasis city in Ahal Province, Turkmenistan, and the administrative center of Sarahs district. It is one of the oases of the ancient Silk Road lying between Merw to the east and Mashhad to the west. In 2022, the city had a population of 31,269.

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