Nalchik, RU

Nalchik: capital city of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic in North Caucasus, Russia

About

Quick Facts about Nalchik

Population 239,710
Country Russia, Soviet Union, Russian Empire
Postal code 360000–360051, 360000
Phone Area Codes 8662
Area 67 km2
Official name Налшык, Нальчик
Latitude & Longitude 43.5128,43.6367
Official language Kabardian, Russian, Karachay-Balkar
Altitude 1,680 feet / 512 meters
Capital city Nalchik is capital of Kabardino-Balkar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, Kabardino-Balkaria, Nalchik Urban Okrug
Time Zone UTC+03:00
Local time 05:32:33 (15th May 2026)

Geography

Nalchik is located at 43°30'46"N 43°38'12"E (43.5127777777778, 43.6366666666667).

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Official website of Nalchik

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1871 3,500 - 491373
1897 4,809 27.22% 491373
1901 5,096 5.63% 491373
1913 18,600 72.6% 491373
2016 239,040 92.22% 491373
2017 265,162 9.85% 491373
2018 239,300 -10.81% 491373
2019 239,710 0.17% 491373
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