Balashikha

Balashikha (Russian: Балашиха, IPA: [bəlɐˈʂɨxə]) is a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located on the Pekhorka River 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) east of the Moscow Ring Road. Population: 520,962(2021 Census); 215,494(2010 Census); 147,909(2002 Census); 135,841(1989 Census).

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19267,674    
193928,766+274.9%
195957,600+100.2%
197092,316+60.3%
1979117,906+27.7%
1989135,841+15.2%
2002147,909+8.9%
2010215,494+45.7%
2021520,962+141.8%
Source: Census data
Balashikha
Балашиха
Clockwise: Lenina Avenue, Balashikha-Arena, Balashikha railway station. Balashikha cotton mill #1
Location of Balashikha
Balashikha
Location of Balashikha
Balashikha
Balashikha (Moscow Oblast)
Coordinates: 55°49′N 37°58′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectMoscow Oblast
Founded1830
City status since1939
Government
  BodyCouncil of Deputies
  HeadSergey Yurov
Area
  Total244.18 km2 (94.28 sq mi)
Elevation
150 m (490 ft)
Population
  Total215,494
  Estimate 
(2018)
468,221 (+117.3%)
  Rank86th in 2010
  Density880/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Administrative status
  Subordinated toBalashikha City Under Oblast Jurisdiction
  Capital ofBalashikha City Under Oblast Jurisdiction
Municipal status
  Urban okrugBalashikha Urban Okrug
  Capital ofBalashikha Urban Okrug
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK )
Postal code(s)
143xxx
Dialing code(s)+7 495
OKTMO ID46704000001
Websitewww.balashiha.ru
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