Altyn asyr District

Altyn asyr District
Altyn asyr etraby
District
Interactive map of Altyn asyr District
Country Turkmenistan
ProvinceAhal Province
CapitalAltyn asyr
Second establishment19 September 2025
Area
 • District
605,755 ha (1,496,850 acres)
Population
 • District
39,569
 • Density6.532/km2 (16.92/sq mi)
 • Urban
13,660
 • Rural
25,909
Time zoneUTC+5

Altyn asyr District is a district in Ahal Province, Turkmenistan. It is located between Kaka, Tejen, Sarahs districts and Mary Province. Its capital city is Altyn asyr. According to 2022 census, its constituencies had a total population of 39,569 people.[1]

Etymology

The district borrows the name of its capital city, Altyn asyr, which is made of two words: "Altyn," which translates to "Gold," and "Asyr," which means "Era." The whole name translates to "Golden age."

History

On 5 January 2018, Altyn asyr District was abolished by decree. 307,903 hectares were transferred to Kaka District, 26,700 hectares to Sarahs District, and 271,152 hectares to Tejen District.[2] On 19 September 2025, the district was re-established and all changes were reverted.[3]

Administrative Subdivisions

Altyn asyr District includes seven third-level subdivisions, one city and six rural councils. Those subdivisions include 13 villages:

  • None

Rural Councils

  • Balykçylyk, including one village
  • Çäçe, including one village
  • Döwletli, including two villages
  • Gurban Durdy, including three villages
  • Mäne, including one village
  • Waharman, including two villages

See also

References

  1. ^ "Türkmenistanyň Statistika baradaky döwlet komiteti". www.stat.gov.tm. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
  2. ^ "Kanunlar". mejlis.gov.tm. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  3. ^ "Kanunlar". mejlis.gov.tm. Retrieved 2026-02-12.