Sakar, Turkmenistan
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Country
Turkmenistan
Sakar
Sakar şäheri | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Coordinates: 38°55′33″N 63°44′58″E / 38.92575°N 63.74952°E | |
| Country | |
| Province | Lebap Province |
| District | Saýat District |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• Total | 12,769 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (+5) |
Sakar is a city in Saýat District, Lebap Province, Turkmenistan. It is located on the left bank of the Amu Darya River, circa 15 km southeast of Türkmenabat and 20 km northwest of Saýat. In 2022, it had a population of 12,769 people.[1]
Sakar is the name of a minor Turkmen tribe. The meaning is obscure.[2]