Ýuwangala is a village in Magtymguly District, Balkan Region, Turkmenistan. The village is sometimes called Gerkez because of the name of its rural council. It is located along both sides of Sumbar, about 20 km west of the city of Magtymguly. It is believed to be the birthplace of Magtymguly Pyragy. In 2022, it had a population of 1,286 people.
Features The most prominent attraction is the three-roomed Magtymguly Museum.
At the eastern edge of the village, there is a bridge over Sumbar, constructed of metallic pipes. Crossing across leads to the Sheikh Ovezberdy Mausoleum, just beyond the last house of Gerkez. Dated to 15th century, its fired-brick structure —square base of about 9m. length, with a dome— stands amidst a meadow.
Although the birthplace of Magtymguly Pyragy is contested, the village regularly host festivities to commemorate his birth.
Rural Council The village is the seat of Gerkez Rural Council which includes five villages:
Ýuwangala, village Arapata, village Arapjyk, village Magtymgala, village Uzyntokaý, village
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