Nalchik is the capital city of Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia, situated at an altitude of 550 meters in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains; about 100 kilometers northwest of Beslan. It covers an area of 131 square kilometers. Population: 247,054 ; 240,203 ; 274,974 ; 234,547.
Country: Russia
Founded: 1724
Elevation: 512 m (1,680 ft)
Federal subject: Kabardino-Balkaria
City status since: 1921
Time zone: UTC+3 (MSK )
Postal code(s): 360000, 360005, 360032, 360901, 360903, 360904