Berkarar, Ak bugdaý

Berkarar, previously known as Babadurmaz, is a town located in Ak bugdaý District, Ahal Province, Turkmenistan. In 2022, it had a population of 2,747 people.

Etymology

In Turkmen, the word "Berkarar" is an adjective translating as "Stable."

History

On 20 October 2012, the village of Babadurmaz was granted the status of a town and then renamed Berkarar. According to the official decree, the name change was suggested by the locals following developments in the infrastructure.