Baloži
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| Baloži | |||
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| Town | |||
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  Baloži | |||
| Coordinates: 56°52′N 24°7′E / 56.867°N 24.117°ECoordinates: 56°52′N 24°7′E / 56.867°N 24.117°E | |||
| Country |
 Latvia | ||
| District | Riga District | ||
| Town rights | 1991 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Andis Adats | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 4,481 | ||
| • Density | 659/km2 (1,710/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | ||
| Postal code | LV-2128; LV-2112 | ||
| Calling code | +371 67 | ||
Baloži (
pronunciation (help·info)) is a town of Latvia situated in the Ķekava municipality. As of 2006, the city has a population of 4,481.
Baloži was founded soon after the Second World War; as a village at the time, it was developed for the nearby peat factory workers. Baloži has been classified as a city since 1991.
See also
List of cities in Latvia
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