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Ashgabat

Ashgabat
Aşgabat/Ашгабат, Ашхабад

Poltoratsk (1919-1927)
Official seal of
Seal
A view from the north towards the city center
A view from the north towards the city center
Ashgabat is located in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat
Location of Ashgabat in Turkmenistan
Coordinates: 37°56′N 58°22′E / 37.933°N 58.367°E / 37.933; 58.367Coordinates: 37°56′N 58°22′E / 37.933°N 58.367°E / 37.933; 58.367
Country  Turkmenistan
founded 1881
Government
 • Type Presidential
 • Mayor Myratnyýaz Abilow
Area
 • Total 440 km2 (170 sq mi)
Elevation 219 m (719 ft)
Population (2012)
 • Total 1,031,992
 • Density 2,300/km2 (6,100/sq mi)
Postal code 744000 - 744040
Area code(s) (+993) 12
Vehicle registration AG
Website www.ashgabat.gov.tm
Ashgabat
Climate chart ()
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Source: pogoda.ru.net
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
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Source: pogoda.ru.net