Bălan, Sălaj
Bălan | |
|---|---|
Location in Sălaj County | |
| Coordinates: 47°09′16″N 23°18′27″E / 47.15444°N 23.30750°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Sălaj |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Daniel Pop (PNL) |
Area | 94.7 km2 (36.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 3,660 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | SJ |
| Website | www |
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 river Almaș, a tributary of the Someș.