Babaarap
Village in Ahal Province, Turkmenistan
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Babaarap, also spelled Babarap, or formerly Baba-Arab (in Russian: Баба-Араб), is a village in located in Gökdepe District, Ahal Province, in southern Turkmenistan. In 2022, it had a population of 9,681 people.[1]
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Babaarap obasy | |
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Village | |
  Babaarap | |
| Coordinates: 38°05′50″N 58°06′30″E | |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Province | Ahal |
| District | Gökdepe District |
| Rural council | Babaarap geňeşligi |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• Total | 9,681 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
Etymology
In Turkmen, Babaarap is a compound of two words: Baba and Arap, which mean "Grandfather" and "Arab" respectively.
Overview
Historically, Baraarap is the name of three villages in Akhal Teke uezd in the Trans-Caspian region, located not far from the station Geok-Tepe of the Trans-Caspian railway. It is located in Akhal Teke oasis, in the foothills of Kopet Dag. Located near the train station, 45 km north-west of Ashgabat, Babarap is a large center of vegetable growing, viticulture and winemaking. It is the birthplace of former President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow.
Geography
Not far from the village passes through the Trans-Caspian railway and the М37 highway, a large traffic intersection.[2] From the north of the village passes through the Karakum Canal.
Culture
People born in Babaarap
- Gurbanguly M. Berdimuhamedow, acting president of Turkmenistan in 2006 then president of Turkmenistan between 2007 and 2022.
- Wahyt S. Orazsähedow, footballer, born in 1992.
