Balashov Population 2026
Balashov has a population of 98,107, making it the #176 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Saratov Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 106× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
98,107
Rank in Russia
#176
Coordinates
51.55°N, 43.17°E
~150 m elevation · Europe/Saratov
Distance to capital (Moscow)
593 km
368 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saratov Oblast
Cities near Balashov
- Borisoglebsk68,597 people · ~77 km away
- Uvarovo28,771 people · ~79 km away
- Rtishchevo44,013 people · ~89 km away
- Uryupinsk41,644 people · ~116 km away
- Zherdevka16,019 people · ~123 km away
- Serdobsk36,652 people · ~124 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Balashov?
Balashov has a population of 98,107 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #176 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Balashov in?
Balashov is located in Saratov Oblast, Russia.
Is Balashov the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 593 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.