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Balan
City in Auvergne Rhone Alpes, France
Overview
Balan is a small, peaceful commune in eastern France, just outside Lyon, known for its charming town center and proximity to natural parks. It's an ideal destination for visitors seeking authentic French rural life and tranquil surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Population
2,878
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.83°, 5.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,690
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
11.4°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-14.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
842 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
36.0
Airport
LYS
Distance
12 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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