Gyzylgaýa

Gyzylgaýa, formerly known as Kizyl-Kaya is a town in Türkmenbaşy District, Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. It should not be confused with Gyzylgaýa, Saýat District, Lebap Province. In 2022, Gyzylgaýa had a population of 993 people.

Etymology

In Turkmen, Gyzylgaýa is a compound of the words "Gyzyl" and "Gaýa", meaning "Red" and "Crag" or "Cliff" respectively. The mention of red color in former soviet toponyms is common.

Transport

It is a stop on the North-South Transnational Corridor.