Gämi

Gämi
Gämi obasy
Village
Gämi and its agricultural land can be seen to the south-east of Ashgabat from space
Gämi and its agricultural land can be seen to the south-east of Ashgabat from space
Gämi is located in Turkmenistan
Gämi
Gämi
Location in Turkmenistan
Coordinates: 37°54′23″N 58°28′10″E / 37.90639°N 58.46944°E / 37.90639; 58.46944
Country Turkmenistan
ProvinceAhal Province
DistrictAk bugdaý District
Rural CouncilGämi geňeşligi
Population
 • Total
18,148
Time zoneUTC+5

Gämi is a village located in Ak bugdaý District, Ahal Province, Turkmenistan. Although being located in the immediate southeastern outskirts of Ashgabat, approximately 5 kilometres from the city centre, it is not legally called a suburb. It lies on the M37 highway which connects Ashgabat to Änew. In 2022, it had a population of 18,148 people,[1] making it the most populated village in Ahal Province.

Overview

The local economy is based around cotton, wheat and vegetable production. The state policy provides tax-free land and water, fertilizers and agricultural equipment services at privileged prices to farmers in the village.[2]

Rural Council

The village is the seat of a rural council (geňeşlik) including two villages:

  • Gämi, village
  • Ýeketut, village


References

  1. ^ "Türkmenistanyň Statistika baradaky döwlet komiteti". www.stat.gov.tm. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
  2. ^ "Ambassador Jacobson Visits Akhal Welayat's Production and Agricultural Sites" (PDF). United States Mission in Turkmenistan. August 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 27, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2009.