Esenguly, formerly known as Hasan-Kuly, in Russian: Гасан-Кули, is a city in and administrative center of Esenguly District, Balkan Province, Turkmenistan. In 2022, it had a population of 12,918 people.
Etymology
The name is of obscure origin. A clan of that name, part of the Yomud tribe, exists, but local elders have stated the name is of a long-dead person. ==Geography==
Geography
Esenguly lies on a flat, barren plain, just off the coast of the Caspian Sea. The city lies at around below mean sea level. ==Climate==
Climate
Esenguly has a desert climate (Köppen climate classificationBWk), 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==