Current Date And Time In Balkan, Turkmenistan
Sunday, 26 July 2026
21:30:27 TMT
Capital: Balkanabat
Currency: Turkmenistan Manat (TMT)
Timezone: UTC +05:00 (TMT)
Population: 551,996
Area: 139,270.00 km²
State Code: B
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balkan, a state or administrative region of Turkmenistan, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Balkan — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Balkan in Turkmenistan.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Turkmenistan operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.9469° N | 54.4952° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.9469 | 54.4952 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 56' 49" N | 54° 29' 43" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 56.8133' N | 54° 29.7146' E |
| State / Region | Balkan (Balkan welaýaty) |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Balkanabat |
| State Code | B |
| Time Zone | +05:00 |
| Population | 551,996 |
| Area (km²) | 139,270.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 53,772.43 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1.89 /km² |
| Area Rank | #1 in Turkmenistan |
| Population Rank | #6 of 6 in Turkmenistan |
| GPS (DD) | 40.9469, 54.4952 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balkan to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Turkmenistan.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasoguz | Turkmenistan | E | 467 km | 290 mi | ~5h 50m | 🗺 View |
| Ashgabat | Turkmenistan | SE | 467 km | 290 mi | ~5h 50m | 🗺 View |
| Ahal | Turkmenistan | SE | 496 km | 308 mi | ~6h 12m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Balkan, along with each city's aerial distance from Balkanabat, Balkan's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Türkmenbaşy | 40.0222° N | 52.9552° E | 5 m | 133 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Balkanabat | 39.5108° N | 54.3671° E | 11 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gyzylarbat | 38.9764° N | 56.2758° E | 103 m | 175 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gumdag | 39.2061° N | 54.5906° E | 5 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bereket | 39.2446° N | 55.5154° E | 34 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Magtymguly | 38.4375° N | 56.2808° E | 314 m | 204 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jebel | 39.6342° N | 54.2305° E | - | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hazar | 39.4063° N | 53.1283° E | - | 107 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Esenguly | 37.4678° N | 53.9777° E | - | 230 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Etrek | 37.6611° N | 54.7665° E | 33 m | 209 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Balkan is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Turkmenistan. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Balkan on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Turkmenistan.
The satellite view of Balkan helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Turkmenistan national map
Balkan occupies a distinct geographic zone within Turkmenistan in the Asia region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Balkan for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Turkmenistan. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Balkan in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Turkmenistan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Balkan are latitude 40.9469° and longitude 54.4952°. In directional format: 40.9469° N, 54.4952° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Balkan in Turkmenistan and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Balkan is a state or administrative region of Turkmenistan, located in Asia. Its capital city is Balkanabat. View the exact position of Balkan on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balkan is at: Latitude 40° 56' 49" N and Longitude 54° 29' 43" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Balkan covers a total area of approximately 139,270.00 km² (53,772.43 mi²). This is roughly 28.53% of Turkmenistan's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Balkan is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.9469, 54.4952 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balkan in Turkmenistan. For broader context, explore the Turkmenistan national map or nearby states.
Today in Balkan, sunrise is at 06:10 AM and sunset is at 08:46 PM, giving a day length of 14h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balkan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balkan is approximately 4,558 km (2,832 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,582 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balkan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 1,816 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.
