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Balakovo
City in Saratov, Russia
Overview
Balakovo is an industrial city on the banks of the Volga River in southwestern Russia, notable for its energy sector and proximity to beautiful river landscapes. While primarily functional, the city offers pockets of history and scenic walks along the waterfront.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Saratov
Population
180,694
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
52.03°, 47.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$914
Local Cost
$468
Local Income
$330
Cashless
70
English
25
Temperature
5.9°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
-10.9°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-38.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
482 mm
Internet Speed
56 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
125 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
25
Nightlife
9
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWO
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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