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Gumdag

City in Balkan, Turkmenistan

Overview

Gumdag is a small, industrious city in Turkmenistan's Balkan region, best known for its lively markets and authentic local culture. Visitors can explore the daily bustle of the bazaars, relax in parks, and taste regional cuisine. While off the main tourist trail, Gumdag offers unique glimpses into everyday Turkmen life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkmenistan
Region
Balkan
Population
26,831
Time Zone
Asia/Ashgabat
Coordinates
39.21°, 54.59°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$701
Local Cost
$373
Local Income
$200
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
31.1°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
46.4°C
Record Low
-15.0°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
164 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BKN
Distance
36 km

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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 30/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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