Isgender, Turkmenistan
Isgender
Isgender obasy | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Isgender Location in Turkmenistan | |
| Coordinates: 39°04′37″N 55°55′44″E / 39.0769505°N 55.9287952°E | |
| Country |  Turkmenistan |
| Province | Balkan Province |
| District | Bereket District |
| Town | Galkynyş |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• Total | 858 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
Isgender is a village in Bereket District, Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. It is nearly 15 km southeast from the town of Galkynyş, 30 km west from Gyzylarbat, or 40 km east from Bereket. In 2022, the village had a population of 858 people.[1]
Etymology
Isgender is a local equivalent to the name Alexander. This name refers to Alexander the Great, who is said to have established a fortress nearby during his Persian campaigns.[2]
History
The village of Isgender was initially located within Gulmaç rural council's jurisdiction. On 10 December 2022 however, Gulmaç rural council was abolished while villages under its jurisdiction were transferred to the town of Galkynyş.[3]
Subordination
Gulmaç is subordinated to the town of Galkynyş along with five other villages:
See also
References
- ↑ "Türkmenistanyň Statistika baradaky döwlet komiteti". www.stat.gov.tm. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Üýşmekow, Tatar (1999). "Gulmajyň gujury". Türkmenbaşynyň ýoly - Türkmeniň ýoly.
- ↑ "Kanunlar". mejlis.gov.tm. Retrieved 2026-01-02.