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Oraş Bãlan
City in Harghita, Romania
Overview
Oraş Bãlan is a small mountain town in Harghita, set beneath the Hășmaș Mountains. Known for its mining heritage, clear air, and stunning natural landscapes, Bălan offers a tranquil retreat for visitors seeking authentic Romanian rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Harghita
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.66°, 25.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
73
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
87
Monthly Cost · estimate
$787
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$550
Cashless
32
English
28
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
215 Mbps
Upload
124 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
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: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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