Babarap is a village in located in the Gökdepe District of Ahal Province, in southern Turkmenistan. Historically, the name of three villages in Akhal Teke district in the Trans-Caspian region, located not far from the station Geok Tepe of the Trans-Caspian railway. It is located in Akhal Teke oasis, in the foothills of Kopet Dag. Located near the train station, 45 km north-west of Ashgabat, Babarap is a large center of vegetable growing, viticulture and winemaking. The former President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was born in the village.
Babarap | |
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Village | |
  Babarap | |
| Coordinates: 38°6′N 58°6′E / 38.100°N 58.100°E | |
| Country |  Turkmenistan |
| Province | Ahal |
| District | Gökdepe |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
Geography
Not far from the village passes through the Trans-Caspian railway and the М37 highway, a large traffic intersection.[1] From the north of the village passes through the Karakum Canal.