Garadepe, previously known as Karadepe (in Russian: Карадепе), is a town in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. 15 km east of Ekerem, an important oil terminal of the Caspian sea, the town is primarily dependent on the oil industry. In 2022, it had a population of 9,016, making it the 2nd most populated place in Esenguly District.
Etymology In Turkmen, Garadepe is a compound of two words: "Gara" and "Depe," which translate to "Black" and "Hill" respectively.
Overview Although being the 2nd most populated settlement in Esenguly District, the town is very dependent on Ekerem, 15 km away, in many different sectors of activity. In 2012, a large sporting complex opened in Ekerem; yet, a certain amount of people frequenting the place were from Garadepe, highlighting a lack of infrastructure.
History The settlement is granted a "city-like" status on 23 August 1990 by the Supreme Soviet of the Turkmen SSR.
See also
Towns of Turkmenistan List of municipalities in Balkan Province
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