Sarahs District

Sarahs District is a district in Ahal Province, Turkmenistan. It is nestled between Altyn asyr District and Mary Province. Its capital city is Sarahs. According to 2022 census, its constituencies had a total population of 80,643 people.

History

On 5 January 2018, Altyn asyr District was abolished by decree. 26,700 hectares were transferred to Sarahs District, including Balykçylyk Rural Council and its only village, Balykçy. On 19 September 2025, the district was re-established and the territorial changes were reverted.

Administrative Subdivisions

Sarahs District includes 11 third-level subdivisions; one city, one town, nine rural councils, including 20 villages:

Cities

• Sarahs

Towns

• Gaňňaly

Rural Councils

• Alam, including one village
• Ata, including one village
• Aşgabat, including one village
• Bagtyýarlyk, including three village
• Galkynyş, including five village
• Hanýap, including one village
• Kiçiaga, including four village
• Parahatçylyk, including three village
• Ýalawaç, including one village

See also

• Districts of Turkmenistan
• Sarahs

References