Balakovo
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| Balakovo (English) Балако́во (Russian) |
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.svg) Location of Saratov Oblast on the map of Russia |
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  Location of Balakovo on the map of Saratov Oblast
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| Coordinates: 52°2′N 47°47′E / 52.033°N 47.783°ECoordinates: 52°2′N 47°47′E / 52.033°N 47.783°E | |
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| 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) |
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| Founded | 1762 |
| Town status | 1913 |
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| Municipal status | Urban settlement |
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| 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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