Gyzylsuw

Gyzylsuw, formerly known as Kizyl-Su, is a town inTürkmenbaşy District, Balkan region, Turkmenistan. As of 2022, is population reached 859 people.

Etymology

In Turkmen, Gyzylsuw is a compound of the words "Gyzyl" and "Suw," meaning "Red" and "Water" respectively. The word "Red" was used in a lot of Russian-soviet toponyms, including in Turkmenistan.

Location

The town is located at the southern end of a former peninsula, now an islet. Nowadays, it is the last remaining permanent settlement on this land.