Bălan, Sălaj

Bălan
Location in Sălaj County
Bălan
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°09′16″N 23°18′27″E / 47.15444°N 23.30750°E / 47.15444; 23.30750
CountryRomania
CountySălaj
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024)Daniel Pop[2] (PNL)
Area
94.7 km2 (36.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
3,660
 • Density38.6/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websitewww.primariabalan.ro

Bălan is a commune located in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bălan, Chechiș, Chendrea, Gălpâia and Gâlgău Almaşului. It is situated on the river Almaș, a tributary of the Someș.

Sights

  • Wooden Church in Bălan Josani, built in the 17th century (1695), historic monument[3]
  • Wooden Church in Bălan Cricova, built in the 19th century (1848), historic monument[4]
  • Wooden Church in Bălan, built in the 19th century, historic monument
  • Grădina Zmeilor Natural Reserve (3 ha)[5]

References

  1. ^ "2021 Romanian census". National Institute of Statistics.
  2. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  3. ^ skytrip.ro - Wooden Church in Bălan Josani, Sălaj County, retrieved on May 5, 2012
  4. ^ welcometoromania.ro - Wooden Church in Balan Cricova, Sălaj County, retrieved on May 5, 2012
  5. ^ turistik.ro - Grădina Zmeilor Natural Reserve, retrieved on May 5, 2012
  • Media related to Bălan commune, Sălaj at Wikimedia Commons