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 / 37.64795; 59.151415
Country Turkmenistan
ProvinceAhal Province
DistrictAk bugdaý District
Population
 • Total
2,747
Time zoneUTC+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

  1. ^ "Türkmenistanyň Statistika baradaky döwlet komiteti". www.stat.gov.tm. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
  2. ^ "Kanunlar". mejlis.gov.tm. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  3. ^ "Berkarar settlement – a symbol of changes". turkmenistan.gov.tm. 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2026-01-17.