Baley, Russia
Town in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
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Baley (Russian: Балей) is a town and the administrative center of Baleysky District in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, located on the Unda River (Amur's basin), 350 kilometers (220 mi) east of Chita, the administrative center of the krai. Population: 12,533 (2010 census);[3] 14,797 (2002 census);[9] 23,898 (1989 Soviet census).[10]
Baley
Балей | |
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 Interactive map of Baley | |
  Baley Location of Baley  Baley Baley (Zabaykalsky Krai) | |
| Coordinates: 51°36′N 116°38′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Zabaykalsky Krai[1] |
| Administrative district | Baleysky District[1] |
| Founded | 1736 |
| Town status since | 1938[2] |
| Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 12,533 |
| 11,835 (−5.6%) | |
| • Capital of | Baleysky District[1] |
| • Municipal district | Baleysky Municipal District[4] |
| • Urban settlement | Baley Urban Settlement[4] |
| • Capital of | Baleysky Municipal District,[5] Baley Urban Settlement[6] |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (MSK+6 [7]) |
| Postal codes[8] | 673450, 673451, 673453, 673454 |
| Dialing code | +7 30232 |
| OKTMO ID | 76606101001 |
History
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Baley serves as the administrative center of Baleysky District, to which it is directly subordinated.[1] As a municipal division, the town of Baley is incorporated within Baleysky Municipal District as Baley Urban Settlement.[4]
Economy
The town's economy remains reliant on gold mining, with numerous shafts, an open-cut mine, and processing facilities. Since 2004, exploitation of the gold deposits has been under the control of Canada company Barrick Gold.
Transportation
The town is served by the Baley Airport.