Döwletli District () is a district of Lebap Province, Turkmenistan. It borders Uzbekistan to the north, but also Halaç, Hojambaz, Kerki and Köýtendag Districts. Its administrative center is the town of Döwletli. According to 2022 census, its constituencies had a total population of 104,864 people.
Etymology The district borrows the name of its capital city, Döwletli, which is derivated from the word Döwlet, which roughly translates as wealth, prosperity, or well-being. Thus, Döwletli may be translated as "a prosperous place."
History On 25 November 2017, Beýik Türkmenbaşy District was abolished and its territories were transferred to Döwletli District.
On 9 November 2022, Döwletli District was abolished and its territories were divided between Hojambaz and Köýtendag Districts. 220,776 hectares went to Hojambaz, including Döwletli itself, and 183,540 hectares went to Köýtendag. On 19 September 2025, the district was re-established and all changes were reverted.
Administrative Subdivisions Döwletli District includes seven third-level subdivisions, one city, three towns, and six rural councils. Those subdivisions include 40 villages:
Cities
Dostluk
Towns
Amyderýa Döwletli, including three villages Kerkiçi
Rural Councils
Berkararlyk, including three villages Burguçy, including four villages Daşrabat, including five villages Hojahaýran, including five villages Pagtaçy, including three villages Tallymerjen, including three villages Täzedurmuş, including three villages Türkmenistan, including eight villages Ýalkym, including three villages
See also
Districts of Turkmenistan
Döwletli
References