Balakovo

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Balakovo (English)
Балако́во (Russian)


Location of Saratov Oblast on the map of Russia
Balakovo is located in Saratov Oblast
Balakovo
Location of Balakovo on the map of Saratov Oblast
Coordinates: 52°2′N 47°47′E / 52.033°N 47.783°E / 52.033; 47.783Coordinates: 52°2′N 47°47′E / 52.033°N 47.783°E / 52.033; 47.783
Coat of Arms
Country Russia
Federal subject
In jurisdiction of
Administrative center of
Saratov Oblast

Area 79 km² (30.5 sq mi)
Population (2002)
- Rank
- Density
200,470 inhabitants

2,537.6/km² (6,572.4/sq mi)
City day
Founded 1762
Town status 1913
Charter
Municipal status Urban settlement
Mayor
Representative Body
Postal code 413800
Dialing code +7 8453
Official website http://admbal.ru

Balakovo (Russian: Балако́во) is a town in Saratov Oblast, Russia. Founded in 1762, town status since 1913. Population: 200,470 (2002 Census).

Balakovo is the location of the Saratov Hydroelectric Station on the Volga River and the Balakovo Nuclear Power Plant. It is served by Balakovo Airport which currently does not work.

There is a speedway team called SK Turbina.

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