Olamsurhy
Village in Lebap Province, Turkmenistan
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Olamsurhy, formerly known as Kausy, is a village in Döwletli District, Lebap Province, Turkmenistan. It is located on the right bank of the Amu Darya River, less than 5 km east of Dostluk, circa 35 km southwest of Döwletli, and circa 30 km west of the Afghanistan-Turkmenistan border. In 2022, it had a population of 4,571 people.[1]
Olamsurhy
Olamsurhy obasy | |
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Village | |
  Olamsurhy Location in Turkmenistan | |
| Coordinates: 37.732207°N 65.393383°E | |
| Country |  Turkmenistan |
| Province | Lebap Province |
| District | Köýtendag District |
| Rural Council | Burguçy geňeşligi |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• Total | 4,571 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
History
On 25 November 2017, Beýik Türkmenbaşy District was abolished and its territories, including Burguçy Rural Council, were transferred to Döwletli District.[2]
On 9 November 2022, Döwletli District was abolished and its territories were divided between Hojambaz and Köýtendag Districts. Olamsurhy went under the administration of Köýtendag District.[3][4] On 19 September 2025, Döwletli District was re-established and the territorial changes were reverted.[5]
Transportation
Olamsurhy is served by the Burguçy railroad station and is located a short distance from the P-37 highway connecting Kerki and Kelif.
