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Shalushka, Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia – Russia Flag

Current Date And Time In Shalushka, Russia

Friday, 14 August 2026
22:28:39 MSK
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Population: 11,577

📍 Cities Near To Shalushka


Find cities, states and countries closest to Shalushka in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Shalushka.

📍 Shalushka Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Shalushka from our regional database:

State / RegionKabardino-Balkariya Republic
Total Population11,577
Land Area64.00 km²
Population Density180.89 / km²
Center Latitude43.5325° N
Center Longitude43.5661° E
Elevation493 m (1,618 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00 to +12:00
Population Rank in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic#9 of 57
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aleksandrovka Aleksandrovka5 8 4
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Altud Altud20 32 17
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Anzorey Anzorey22 36 19
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Argudan Argudan19 31 17
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Aushiger Aushiger13 21 11
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Babugent Babugent18 28 15
South (S)
National Flag Of Baksan Baksan11 17 9
North (N)
National Flag Of Baksanenok Baksanenok12 19 10
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Belaya Rechka Belaya Rechka7 11 6
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Chegem Chegem3 4 2
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chegem Pervyj Chegem Pervyj2 4 2
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chegem Vtoroy Chegem Vtoroy5 8 4
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chikola Chikola29 47 25
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Dugulubgey Dugulubgey9 15 8
North (N)
National Flag Of Germenchik Germenchik11 18 9
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Shalushka


States and regions closest to Kabardino-Balkariya Republic (home state of Shalushka), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Adjara Adjara145 234 126
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Guria Guria126 203 110
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Imereti Imereti87 140 76
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ingushetiya Republic Ingushetiya Republic63 102 55
East (E)
National Flag Of Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic98 157 85
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kvemo Kartli Kvemo Kartli144 231 125
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Mtskheta-Mtianeti Mtskheta-Mtianeti101 163 88
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of North Ossetia–Alania North Ossetia–Alania44 70 38
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti56 90 49
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti84 135 73
West-southwest (WSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Shalushka


Countries bordering or closest to Russia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Shalushka's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Mongolia Mongolia1,015 1,633 881
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Shalushka. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Shalushka (You)Kabardino-Balkariya Republic11,577
Chegem PervyjKabardino-Balkariya Republic3.9NNE
KenzheKabardino-Balkariya Republic10,6363.9SSW
KamenkaKabardino-Balkariya Republic3,5254.0W
ChegemKabardino-Balkariya Republic18,0004.2NNE
NalchikKabardino-Balkariya Republic239,3005.7SE
Chegem VtoroyKabardino-Balkariya Republic10,9517.5NNE
Vol’nyy AulKabardino-Balkariya Republic5,0007.8SE
AleksandrovkaKabardino-Balkariya Republic4,0147.9ESE
Belaya RechkaKabardino-Balkariya Republic3,42410.8SSW
NartanKabardino-Balkariya Republic12,69411.0ESE

🏆 Kabardino-Balkariya Republic City Rankings

How does Shalushka rank within Kabardino-Balkariya Republic? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Shalushka appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Nalchik239,300
Prokhladnyy60,800
Baksan37,519
Nartkala33,390
Terek21,180
Dugulubgey20,965
Chegem18,000
Nartan12,694
Shalushka ⭐11,577
Chegem Vtoroy10,951

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Zayukovo143.33
Sarmakovo132.00
Aleksandrovka93.10
Verkhnyaya Balkariya92.21
Islamey92.00
Baksanenok87.10
Altud78.81
Malka77.00
Argudan75.90
Urvan’70.62

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Nalchik3,571.64
Nartkala3,533.33
Baksan1,875.95
Terek1,765.00
Prokhladnyy1,733.18
Dugulubgey1,370.26
Nartan302.24
Zalukokoazhe212.70
Shalushka ⭐180.89
Chegem Vtoroy156.44
✈️ Nearest Airport
Nalchik Airport
IATA: NAL
6 km (4 mi) from Shalushka
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Kabardino-Balkariya Republic Cities
Shalushka ranks #9 of 57 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Shalushka? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Shalushka Sits on the Map

Shalushka sits inside Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia and ranks #9 of 57 cities in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Shalushka to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Shalushka outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Shalushka and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Shalushka against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kabardino-Balkariya Republic city rankings

🌎 Beyond Shalushka: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Shalushka and the countries closest to Shalushka by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Russia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Shalushka, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Shalushka at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Shalushka

If you're stringing together stops in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Shalushka — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Shalushka MapView the Shalushka map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Shalushka Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Kabardino-Balkariya Republic OverviewExplore the Kabardino-Balkariya Republic state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Russia Country DataGet complete Russia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Shalushka

Which cities are closest to Shalushka?

See the Cities Near To Shalushka table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic by population and density.

How is the distance from Shalushka to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Shalushka and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Shalushka map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Shalushka will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Shalushka to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Shalushka?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Shalushka. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Kabardino-Balkariya Republic city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Shalushka compare in size to the cities near it?

Shalushka ranks #9 of 57 cities in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Shalushka?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Shalushka is Nalchik Airport (NAL), about 6 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.