Bălan, Sălaj

Bălan is a commune located in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bălan, Chechiș, Chendrea, Gălpâia and Gâlgău Almaşului. It is situated on the Almaș River, a tributary of the Someș River.

Bălan
Location in Sălaj County
Bălan
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°09′16″N 23°18′27″E
Country Romania
CountySălaj
Government
  MayorIsaia Maghiar (PSD)
Area
94.7 km2 (36.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
3,722
  Density39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websitewww.primariabalan.ro

Sights

  • Wooden Church in Bălan Josani, built in the 17th century (1695), historic monument[2]
  • Wooden Church in Bălan Cricova, built in the 19th century (1848), historic monument[3]
  • Wooden Church in Bălan, built in the 19th century, historic monument
  • Grădina Zmeilor Natural Reserve (3 ha)[4]

References

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