Arçman
Town in Ahal Province, Turkmenistan
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Arçman is a town in Bäherden District, Ahal Province, Turkmenistan. The place is renowned for the hot springs located about 11 km away.[2] In 2022, it had an urban population of 6,014 people.[3]
Arçman
Arçman şäherçesi | |
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Town | |
  Arçman Location in Turkmenistan | |
| Coordinates: 38°32′36″N 57°09′26″E | |
| Country |  Turkmenistan |
| Province | Ahal Province |
| District | Bäherden District |
| Elevation | 157 m (515 ft) |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• Town | 8,247 |
| • Urban | 6,014 |
| • Rural | 2,233 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
Etymology
Medical Tourism
The spa, Arçman Sanitorium (Turkmen: Arçman şypahanasy), was opened in 1915.[2] Reputed for the healing properties of its water, different alternative treatment regimens—mineral spa, gastric lavage, balneotherapy, drinking therapy, and others—are available, in combination with medical imaging services and physiotherapy.[2][1][4]
In 2001, President Nyýazow opened a marble resort, replacing previous Soviet facilities; this was further expanded in 2009 into a 920-bed center.[2][b] Primarily aimed at those patients who had to visit the sanatorium for about a week, the project has been fairly successful.[2] There is one small mausoleum, devoted to Gochgar Ata, near the resort.[2]
Limnology
The water is slightly alkaline with low sulfide levels; it is classified as potable water.[1][6] It is rich in minerals like chlorine, sodium, calcium, and magnesium.[7][c]
Transportation
In 2003, an Iranian company was contracted to connect the M37 highway with the sanitorium.[8][9] It is also served by an eponymous station on the Trans-Caspian Railway, about 9 km away.[10][11]
Dependencies
Arçman as a town has two subordinate villages:
Arçman, town:
- Arçman bekedi, village
- Keletdag, village
See also
Notes
- Abu Dhabi Fund for Development had funded a part of these expenses.[5]
