Bălan
City in Harghita, Romania
Overview
Bălan is a small mountain town in Harghita county, Romania, set in the Eastern Carpathians and known for its former mining industry and pristine natural surroundings. Its peaceful atmosphere, fresh air, and access to unspoiled forests make it a haven for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Harghita
Population
5,414
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.65°, 25.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$833
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$550
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
6.4°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.8°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
-26.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
707 mm
Internet Speed
510 Mbps
Upload
369 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
33.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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.