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Daşoguz

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Daşoguz month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Daşoguz are typically April, September and October, with average daytime highs around 20–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), December the coldest (average low -5°C), and March the wettest (about 20 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January4.4-4.4106.3
February7.7-3.2117.6
March15.42.8208.9
April23.510.21710.1
May30.016.41511.3
June35.321.2313.1
July37.924.0213.2
August34.720.9112.3
September28.014.5311.4
October19.56.959.3
November10.7-0.268.0
December4.0-4.775.9

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1992

    Founded as a fort called Tashauz in the early 19th century by the Russians, the name was changed to the Turkmen form Dashkhovuz in 1992 after independence, and to Daşoguz by order of President Niyazov in 1999; the modern city has all characteristics of Soviet planning.

  2. Documented history · 1998

    On September 5, 1998, a H5 meteorite weighing approximately seven kilograms fell in Daşoguz.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Yagshygeldi Kakayev (1959–2020)

    politician and petroleum engineer

Historical figures

  • Saparmurat Niyazov

    President of Turkmenistan who ordered the 1999 name change to Daşoguz

  • Andalyp

    Native poet from the 18th century honored by a street name

Local business and employers

  • KAMAZ training and service center

    Vehicle maintenance and repair center opened in December 2024, offering washing, parking, spare parts storage, quick replacement services, and training facilities.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Daşoguz Mosque

    Wikidata places this site in Daşoguz. Mosque in Turkmenistan.

  • Sport toplumy (Daşoguz)

    Wikidata places this site in Daşoguz. Multi-purpose stadium.

  • Daşoguz Women's prison

    Wikidata places this site in Daşoguz. Turkmenian women prison.

  • Daşoguz Airport

    Provides regular flights to Ashgabat and Turkmenbashy; serves as the city’s air transport hub.

  • Daşoguz railway station

    Northern‑edge station with daily train service to and from Ashgabat.

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01 · Overview

Daşoguz, in brief

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02 · History

How Daşoguz took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Daşoguz

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04 · Food & culture

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Daşoguz

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Daşoguz located and what are its coordinates?

Daşoguz is situated in Turkmenistan at geographic coordinates 41.8362, 59.9666 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Daşoguz?

Daşoguz has a recorded population of approximately 201,142 and observes the Asia/Ashgabat time zone (TMT).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Daşoguz?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Daşoguz include tk, ru, uz, and the circulating currency is TMT.

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