Altyn asyr District
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Altyn asyr District
Altyn asyr etraby | |
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District | |
 Interactive map of Altyn asyr District | |
| Country |  Turkmenistan |
| Province | Ahal Province |
| Capital | Altyn asyr |
| Second establishment | 19 September 2025 |
| Area | |
• District | 605,755 ha (1,496,850 acres) |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• District | 39,569 |
| • Density | 6.532/km2 (16.92/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 13,660 |
| • Rural | 25,909 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
Altyn asyr District is a district in Ahal Province, Turkmenistan. It is located between Kaka, Tejen, Sarahs districts and Mary Province. Its capital city is Altyn asyr. According to 2022 census, its constituencies had a total population of 39,569 people.[1]
The district borrows the name of its capital city, Altyn asyr, which is made of two words: "Altyn," which translates to "Gold," and "Asyr," which means "Era." The whole name translates to "Golden age."
History
On 5 January 2018, Altyn asyr District was abolished by decree. 307,903 hectares were transferred to Kaka District, 26,700 hectares to Sarahs District, and 271,152 hectares to Tejen District.[2] On 19 September 2025, the district was re-established and all changes were reverted.[3]