Balkhash (Balqash), Karaganda
Balkhash: City
About
Quick Facts about Balqash
| Population : | 78,002 |
| Country : | Kazakhstan |
| State : | Karaganda (Kazakhstan) |
| Postal code : | 100300–100316 |
| Area : | 230 km2 |
| Official name : | Балқаш |
| Altitude : | 1,444 feet / 440 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1932 (93 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC+06:00 |
| Local time : | 09:33:15 (7th December 2025) |
Geography
Balqash is located at 46°50'53"N 74°59'42"E (46.8480600, 74.9950000).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1979 | 78,145 | - | census |
| 1989 | 86,742 | 9.91% | census |
| 1999 | 65,431 | -32.57% | census |
| 2009 | 68,833 | 4.94% | census |
| 2014 | 78,002 | 11.75% | census |
BXH, Balkhash, Balqash, Pribalkhash, Pribalkhashstroy, Балхаш, Балқаш
