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Ashgabat vs Türkmenabat for Remote Work

Ashgabat and Türkmenabat are the two largest cities in Turkmenistan with complete remote-work profiles. Ashgabat has about 1M residents; Türkmenabat has about 231K. Ashgabat is the national capital.

Ashgabat averages 24°C in its best month, versus 23°C in Türkmenabat. Across the year, temperatures range -1–36°C in Ashgabat and -2–38°C in Türkmenabat.

Ashgabat sits at 219 m, versus 191 m in Türkmenabat.

Side-by-side

Ashgabat

Turkmenistan

Population
1M
Elevation
219 m
Best-month temperature
24°C
Best-month range
18–30°C
Year temperature range
-1–36°C
National capital
Yes

Türkmenabat

Turkmenistan

Population
231K
Elevation
191 m
Best-month temperature
23°C
Best-month range
16–30°C
Year temperature range
-2–38°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Ashgabat or Türkmenabat?
Ashgabat is the larger of the two complete profiles in Turkmenistan, with about 1M residents compared with about 231K in Türkmenabat.
How does the climate compare in Ashgabat vs Türkmenabat?
The best remote-work month is typically September in Ashgabat (24°C avg) and September in Türkmenabat (23°C avg).