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Balş
City in Olt, Romania
Overview
Balş is a small, traditional Romanian town in the Olt region, best known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly locals. It offers a glimpse into authentic regional life and is surrounded by scenic countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Olt
Population
16,114
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.35°, 24.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$769
Local Cost
$480
Local Income
$540
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
11.9°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-22.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
671 mm
Internet Speed
460 Mbps
Upload
758 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
7
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
CRA
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
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