Mukry
Town in Lebap Province, Turkmenistan
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Mukry, previously known as Akgumdänajy, is a town in Köýtendag District, Lebap Province, Turkmenistan. It is located on the right bank of the Amu Darya River, circa 25 km west of Köýtendag, and 5 km north of the border with Afghanistan. In 2022, it had a population of 7,013 people.[1]
Mukry
Mukry şäherçesi | |
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Town | |
  Mukry Location in Turkmenistan | |
| Coordinates: 37°35′50″N 65°44′13″E | |
| Country |  Turkmenistan |
| Province | Lebap Province |
| District | Köýtendag District |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• Total | 7,013 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
Etymology
Mukry is the name of a Turkmen tribe. The town was named Akgumdänajy (Cyrillic: Акгумдәнаҗы) at some point but the name Mukry was restored after construction of the railway station.[2]
Economy
Mukry is the location of a gypsum mine.[3]
Transportation
Mukry features a station on the rail line connecting Kerki to the Kelif border crossing into Uzbekistan, and is on the P-37 highway. A rail spur and a road connect it to the city of Magdanly.
