Daşoguz

Located 10 kilometers from the Uzbekistan border, Daşoguz extends across a desert landscape at 88 meters above sea level with temperature variations between hot summers and cold winters.

The city originated as a Russian military fort named Tashauz in the early 19th century and received its current name in 1999 under President Niyazov's administration.

The Museum of Bagshies and Glory Museum house collections dedicated to regional heroes, while statues throughout the city commemorate important historical figures of Turkmenistan.

Daşoguz Airport maintains regular connections to Ashgabat and Turkmenbashy, while the railway station provides ground transportation links to the national capital.

On September 5, 1998, a seven-kilogram meteorite fell within the city limits, marking a significant astronomical event in the region's recent history.

Location: Daşoguz Region

Inception: 1681

Elevation above the sea: 88 m

GPS coordinates: 41.83358,59.95901

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58