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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 | 1,293 ft (394 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 | 2804655 |
Bala is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bala Township, Riley County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population 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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Education
The community is served by Riley County USD 378 public school district.
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