Garagöl is a coastal village in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. It is subordinate to Hazar, which is subordinate to Balkanabat, a city with district status. In 2022, it had population of 765 people.
Etymology In Turkmen, Garagöl is a compound of two words: "Gara" and "Göl," which mean "Black" and "Lake" respectively.
History On November 9, 2022, Garagöl was downgraded from its township to village status.
Economy The village is located southeast of Hazar. Eastward, next to the village, lies an oil terminal directly linked to a pumping station up north. A road linking Hazar to Alaja terminal passes just west of Garagöl.
Subordination Garagöl is the only rural village subordinate to Hazar.
See also
List of municipalities in Balkan Province
References