Current Date And Time In Bala, Romania
Friday, 31 July 2026
15:03:29 EEST
State: Mehedinți County
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 4,580
District: Comuna Bala
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bala, a city in Mehedinți County, Romania, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Bala — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Bala.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Romania operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 44.8839° N | 22.8333° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 44.8839 | 22.8333 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 44° 53' 2" N | 22° 49' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 44° 53.0334' N | 22° 49.9998' E |
| City | Bala |
| State | Mehedinți County |
| Country | Romania |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Comuna Bala |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1415-01-01 |
| Population | 4,580 |
| Elevation | 232 m / 761 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 44.8839, 22.8333 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bala to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Mehedinți County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bala de Sus | Mehedinți County | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Rudina | Mehedinți County | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Şovarna | Mehedinți County | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Noapteșa | Mehedinți County | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Ilovăț | Mehedinți County | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Zegujani | Mehedinți County | SE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Mehedinți County, the home state of Bala, along with each city's aerial distance from Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Mehedinți County's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin | 44.6269° N | 22.6529° E | 76 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Orşova | 44.723° N | 22.3962° E | 79 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Strehaia | 44.6167° N | 23.2° E | 136 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Şimian | 44.6142° N | 22.7072° E | 55 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vânju-Mare | 44.4253° N | 22.8697° E | 101 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Corcova | 44.7° N | 23.05° E | 212 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gogoşu | 44.3739° N | 22.5931° E | 76 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gârla-Mare | 44.2092° N | 22.775° E | 83 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jiana Veche | 44.3908° N | 22.6686° E | 89 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vânători | 44.2428° N | 22.9289° E | 82 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
Craiova International Airport IATA: CRA 105 km (65 mi) from Bala |
The exact GPS location of Bala gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mehedinți County. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Mehedinți County state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Bala are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bala lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Romania map
Bala sits within Mehedinți County, Romania, in the Europe region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Bala for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Mehedinți County. › Browse every city in Mehedinți County
Coordinates for Bala in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Romania. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Bala are latitude 44.8839° and longitude 22.8333°. In directional format: 44.8839° N, 22.8333° E. These coordinates mark the center of Bala in Mehedinți County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bala is a city in Mehedinți County, Romania, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Comuna Bala. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bala sits at: Latitude 44° 53' 2" N and Longitude 22° 49' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Bala has a population of approximately 4,580 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Mehedinți County.
The interactive satellite map of Bala is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 44.8839, 22.8333 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bala in Mehedinți County. For broader context, explore the Mehedinți County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bala is Craiova International Airport (CRA), roughly 105 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bala is approximately 32 km (20 mi) from Drobeta-Turnu Severin, the capital of Mehedinți County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Mehedinți County.
Bala sits at an elevation of approximately 232 meters (761 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mehedinți County.
The closest cities to Bala include Bala de Sus, Rudina, Şovarna. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bala, sunrise is at 06:11 AM and sunset is at 08:58 PM, giving a day length of 14h 46m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bala's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bala is approximately 4,996 km (3,105 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,801 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bala — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,540 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Bala is approximately 264 km (164 mi) E of Bucharest, the national capital of Romania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
