Balkan

Balkan is an unincorporated community in , in the U.S. state of .
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  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: human settlement in United States of America
  • Also known as: Balkan, Kentucky” and “Balkan, KY

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tejay and Miracle.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community located in , , United States. It was named for Thomas Jefferson Asher, landowner and founder.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community located in , , United States. The community has the name of the local family. is situated 2 miles west of Balkan.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community located in , , United States. has been noted for its unusual place name. is situated 2½ miles east of Balkan.

Balkan

Latitude
36.75925° or 36° 45′ 33″ north
Longitude
-83.54436° or 83° 32′ 40″ west
Elevation
1,266 feet (386 metres)
Open location code
868RQF54+P7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 154101136
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4283043
Wiki­data ID
Q21197726
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In Other Languages

“Balkan” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 巴爾坎

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Balkan Cemetery and Chestnut Flats.

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