Coat of arms Flag Federal subject Saratov Oblast Local time Tuesday 11:49 PM | Country Russia Area 70.81 km² | |
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Administratively subordinated to Balashov Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction Administrative center of Balashovsky District, Balashov Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction Municipal district Balashovsky Municipal District Weather -2°C, Wind S at 10 km/h, 90% Humidity | ||
Balashov (Russian: Балашо́в) is a town in Saratov Oblast, Russia, located on the Khopyor River. Population: 82,227 (2010 Census); 98,330 (2002 Census); 97,047 (1989 Census).
Contents
- Map of Balashov Saratovskaya Oblast Russia
- History
- Administrative and municipal status
- Military
- Climate
- Notable people
- References
Map of Balashov, Saratovskaya Oblast, Russia
History
It has been known as the selo of Balashovo (Балашово) since the end of the 18th century. In 1780, it was granted town status and became known as Balashov.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Balashov serves as the administrative center of Balashovsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as Balashov Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, Balashov Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated within Balashovsky Municipal District as Balashov Urban Settlement.
Military
It was home to the Balashov air base.
Climate
Balashov has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) with long cold winters and warm, often hot summers.