Provinces of Turkmenistan
| Capital city district and Regions of Turkmenistan | |
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Also known as: Province |
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| Category | Unitary state |
| Location | Turkmenistan |
| Number | 5 Regions 1 Capital city district |
| Populations | (Regions only): 479,500 (Balkan) - 1,287,700 (Mary) |
| Areas | (Regions only): 139,000 km2 (53,800 sq mi) (Balkan) – 97,300 km2 (37,550 sq mi) (Ahal) |
| Government | Region government, Government of Turkmenistan |
| Subdivisions | District |
Turkmenistan is divided into five regions or welayatlar (singular welayat) and one capital city district (şäher).
The heads of the regions (Turkmen: hyakim, "the leader") are appointed by the President of Turkmenistan (Constitution of Turkmenistan, Articles 80-81).
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