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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
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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