Ýaňyajy
Ýaňyajy
Ýaňyajy obasy | |
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Village | |
Ýaňyajy Location in Turkmenistan | |
| Coordinates: 40°01′08″N 53°19′39″E / 40.0190°N 53.3275°E | |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Province | Balkan Province |
| District | Türkmenbaşy District |
| Town | Türkmenbaşy şäherçesi |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• Total | 970 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
Ýaňyajy, formerly known as "Ýaşyl baýdak" or "Yangadzha" (in Russian: "Янгаджа"), which is pronounced similarly, is a village in Türkmenbaşy District, Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. The village is subordinate to the town of Türkmenbaşy. In 2022, it had a population of 970 people.[1]
Served by a train station and an airfield, the village is highly militarized.
Etymology
In Turkmen, Ýaňyajy is a compound of two words: "Ýaňy" and "Ajy," which roughly translate to "New" or "Recent" and "Bitter" respectively. The name most likely refers to a nearby well drawing salty water.
The previous name, Ýaşyl baýdak, translates as "Green flag."
Subordination
Ýaňyajy is subordinated to the town of Türkmenbaşy along with two other villages:
Türkmenbaşy, town:
References
- ^ "Türkmenistanyň Statistika baradaky döwlet komiteti". www.stat.gov.tm. Retrieved 2025-12-04.