Garagöl
Village in Turkmenistan
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Garagöl is a coastal village in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. It is subordinate to Hazar, which is subordinate to Balkanabat, a city with district status. In 2022, it had population of 765 people.[1]
Garagöl
Garagöl obasy | |
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Village | |
  Garagöl Location in Turkmenistan | |
| Coordinates: 39°22′49″N 53°10′20″E | |
| Country |  Turkmenistan |
| Province | Balkan Province |
| District | Balkanabat |
| Town | Hazar |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• Total | 765 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
Etymology
In Turkmen, Garagöl is a compound of two words: "Gara" and "Göl," which mean "Black" and "Lake" respectively.
History
On November 9, 2022, Garagöl was downgraded from its township to village status.[2]
Economy
The village is located southeast of Hazar. Eastward, next to the village, lies an oil terminal directly linked to a pumping station up north. A road linking Hazar to Alaja terminal passes just west of Garagöl.
Subordination
Garagöl is the only rural village subordinate to Hazar.
