Esenguly


Esenguly is a town in Turkmenistan, part of the Balkan Province. In 1989 the population of the town was 5,823.

Geography

Esenguly lies on a flat, barren plain, just off the coast of the Caspian Sea. The town lies at around below sea level.

Climate

Esenguly has a desert climate, with cool winters and hot summers. Temperatures are not as extreme as other parts of Turkmenistan due to the town's proximity to the Caspian Sea. Precipitation is low, but is highest in winter and lowest in summer.

Transportation

A road leads north to Chekishler and Okarem, Route 16 connects these towns to Kum Dag. Another road to the east connects the town to Adzhiyab, Chaloyuk, Karadegish and Ak’yayl, from which Route 15 leads to Gyzyletrek and Karakala, and also to Serdar.