Daşoguz Region

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Daşoguz Region (, formerly Daşhowuz) is one of the regions of Turkmenistan. It is in the north of the country, bordering Uzbekistan. The area of the province is 73,430 square kilometers, and the total population is 1,550,354 (2022 census). The capital is Daşoguz. The region is mostly desert, and is experiencing severe environmental degradation as a result of the Aral Sea ecological catastrophe. Increased soil salinity has ruined thousands of square kilometers of farmland. The region contains the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Köneürgenç and the archaeological site, Butentau.

Administrative subdivisions

Districts

As of 9 November 2022 Dashoguz Province (Daşoguz welaýaty) is subdivided into 7 districts (etrap, plural etraplar): The former districts of Gubadag and of Gurbansoltan eje adyndaky were abolished in November 2022.

Municipalities

As of January 1, 2017, the province included 9 cities (şäherler), one town (şäherçe), 134 rural or village councils (geňeşlikler), and 612 villages (obalar). By parliamentary decree of 9 November 2022, the number of towns was increased to seven by upgrading some villages, and Köneurgenç's district status was revoked. In the list below, the city with "district status" is bolded: The list below is of municipalities in Dashoguz Region with town status.

Economy

Agriculture

Industry

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