Balabanovo, Kaluga Oblast
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| Administrative status (as of 2013) | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Kaluga Oblast |
| Administrative district | Borovsky District |
| Municipal status (as of October 2013) | |
| Municipal district | Borovsky Municipal District |
| Urban settlement | Balabanovo Urban Settlement |
| Administrative center of | Balabanovo Urban Settlement |
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| Population (2010 Census) | 26,337 inhabitants |
| Time zone | MSK (UTC+03:00) |
| First mentioned | early 17th century |
| Town status since | 1972 |
| Postal code(s) | 249000, 249001, 249004 |
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Balabanovo (Russian: Балаба́ново) is a town in Borovsky District of Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located on the Protva River 76 kilometers (47 mi) northeast of Kaluga, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 26,337 (2010 Census);23,312 (2002 Census);19,139 (1989 Census).
It was first mentioned in the early 17th century as a village. It grew due to the construction of the Moscow–Bryansk railway in the early 20th century; Balabanovo railway station was opened in 1899. It was granted town status in 1972.
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Balabanovo is subordinated to Borovsky District. As a municipal division, the town of Balabanovo is incorporated within Borovsky Municipal District as Balabanovo Urban Settlement.
The town is served by the Yermolino Airport.
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