Bălănești
City in Olt, Romania
Overview
Bălănești is a tiny rural village in Olt County, Romania, characterized by its tranquil countryside and traditional lifestyle. The community is friendly, and life here moves at a gentle pace, offering a glimpse into authentic Romanian village life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Olt
Population
183
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.25°, 24.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$568
Local Cost
$340
Local Income
$400
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
0.2°C
Record High
43.5°C
Record Low
-22.8°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
614 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
CRA
Distance
48 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 60/100.