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Bala, Kansas
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 Bala, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Bala, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Counties | Riley |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Named for | Bala |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-03800 |
| GNIS ID | 476196 |
Bala is an unincorporated community in Bala Township, Riley County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 29.
History
Bala settled about 1862. It was a shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. It is named after Bala, in Wales.
A post office was opened in Bala in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 29 | — | |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Bala as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Riley County USD 378 public school district.
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