Türkmenbaşy District
Türkmenbaşy District
Türkmenbaşy etraby | |
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Interactive map of Türkmenbaşy District | |
| Coordinates: 40°0′37″N 53°6′49″E / 40.01028°N 53.11361°E | |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Province | Balkan Province |
| Administrative center | Türkmenbaşy şäherçesi |
| Area | |
• Total | 25,310 sq mi (65,550 km2) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
• Total | 34,119 |
| • Density | 1.348/sq mi (0.5205/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (+5) |
Türkmenbaşy District (Turkmen: Türkmenbaşy etraby) is a district in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. The administrative center of the district is the town of Türkmenbaşy şäherçesi.
Its name is derived from the title "Türkmenbaşy" (head Turkmen) former President of Turkmenistan Saparmurat Niyazov created for himself.