Gämi
Village in Ahal Province, Turkmenistan
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Gämi is a village located in Ak bugdaý District, Ahal Province, Turkmenistan. Although being located in the immediate southeastern outskirts of Ashgabat, approximately 5 kilometres from the city centre, it is not legally called a suburb. It lies on the M37 highway which connects Ashgabat to Änew. In 2022, it had a population of 18,148 people,[1] making it the most populated rural settlement in Turkmenistan.
Gämi
Gämi obasy | |
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Village | |
Gämi and its agricultural land can be seen to the south-east of Ashgabat from space | |
  Gämi Location in Turkmenistan | |
| Coordinates: 37°54′23″N 58°28′10″E | |
| Country |  Turkmenistan |
| Province | Ahal Province |
| District | Ak bugdaý District |
| Rural Council | Gämi geňeşligi |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• Total | 18,148 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
Overview
The local economy is based around cotton, wheat and vegetable production. The state policy provides tax-free land and water, fertilizers and agricultural equipment services at privileged prices to farmers in the village.[2][needs update]
Rural Council
The village is the seat of a rural council (geňeşlik) including two villages:
- Gämi, village
- Ýeketut, village
