Berkarar, Ak bugdaý
Berkarar
Berkarar şäherçesi | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Berkarar Location in Turkmenistan | |
| Coordinates: 37°38′53″N 59°09′05″E / 37.64795°N 59.151415°E | |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Province | Ahal Province |
| District | Ak bugdaý District |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• Total | 2,747 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
Berkarar, previously known as Babadurmaz, is a town located in Ak bugdaý District, Ahal Province, Turkmenistan. In 2022, it had a population of 2,747 people.[1]
Etymology
In Turkmen, the word "Berkarar" is an adjective translating as "Stable."
History
On 20 October 2012, the village of Babadurmaz was granted the status of a town and then renamed Berkarar. According to the official decree, the name change was suggested by the locals following developments in the infrastructure.[2][3]
See also
References
- ^ "Türkmenistanyň Statistika baradaky döwlet komiteti". www.stat.gov.tm. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
- ^ "Kanunlar". mejlis.gov.tm. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ^ "Berkarar settlement – a symbol of changes". turkmenistan.gov.tm. 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2026-01-17.