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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
73
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
87
Monthly Cost
$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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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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 58/100.
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