Garagöl


Garagöl is a coastal village in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. It is subordinate to Hazar, which is subordinate to Balkanabat, a city with district status. In 2022, it had population of 765 people.

Etymology

In Turkmen, Garagöl is a compound of two words: "Gara" and "Göl," which mean "Black" and "Lake" respectively.

History

On November 9, 2022, Garagöl was downgraded from its township to village status.

Economy

The village is located southeast of Hazar. Eastward, next to the village, lies an oil terminal directly linked to a pumping station up north. A road linking Hazar to Alaja terminal passes just west of Garagöl.

Subordination

Garagöl is the only rural village subordinate to Hazar.