Current Date And Time In Bălan, Romania
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:46:54 EEST
State: Sălaj County
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 4,050
District: Comuna Bălan
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bălan, a city in Sălaj 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 Bălan — 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 Bălan.
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) | 47.156° N | 23.3121° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 47.156 | 23.3121 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 9' 22" N | 23° 18' 44" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 9.3594' N | 23° 18.7278' E |
| City | Bălan |
| State | Sălaj County |
| Country | Romania |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Comuna Bălan |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1399-01-01 |
| Population | 4,050 |
| Elevation | 221 m / 725 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 47.156, 23.3121 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bălan 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 Sălaj County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chechiș | Sălaj County | N | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Chendrea | Sălaj County | S | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Gâlgău Almaşului | Sălaj County | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Creaca | Sălaj County | NW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Tihău | Sălaj County | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Solomon | Sălaj County | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Sălaj County, the home state of Bălan, along with each city's aerial distance from Zalău, Sălaj 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zalău | 47.2° N | 23.05° E | 261 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Şimleu Silvaniei | 47.2333° N | 22.8° E | 238 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jibou | 47.259° N | 23.2565° E | 191 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Şărmăşag | 47.35° N | 22.8333° E | 234 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Crasna | 47.1667° N | 22.9° E | 302 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nuşfalău | 47.2° N | 22.7333° E | 291 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bobota | 47.3833° N | 22.7667° E | 184 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Surduc | 47.25° N | 23.35° E | 223 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ip | 47.2333° N | 22.65° E | 260 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hereclean | 47.25° N | 23.0167° E | 270 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport IATA: CLJ 50 km (31 mi) from Bălan |
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The exact GPS location of Bălan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sălaj 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 Sălaj 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 Bălan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bălan 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
Bălan sits within Sălaj 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 Bălan 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 Sălaj County. › Browse every city in Sălaj County
Coordinates for Bălan 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 Bălan are latitude 47.156° and longitude 23.3121°. In directional format: 47.156° N, 23.3121° E. These coordinates mark the center of Bălan in Sălaj County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bălan is a city in Sălaj County, Romania, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Comuna Bălan. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bălan sits at: Latitude 47° 9' 22" N and Longitude 23° 18' 44" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Bălan has a population of approximately 4,050 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sălaj County.
The interactive satellite map of Bălan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.156, 23.3121 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bălan in Sălaj County. For broader context, explore the Sălaj County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bălan is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bălan is approximately 20 km (13 mi) from Zalău, the capital of Sălaj County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sălaj County.
Bălan sits at an elevation of approximately 221 meters (725 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sălaj County.
The closest cities to Bălan include Chechiș, Chendrea, Gâlgău Almaşului. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bălan, sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 08:43 PM, giving a day length of 14h 24m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bălan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bălan is approximately 5,249 km (3,262 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,765 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bălan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,583 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.
Bălan is approximately 373 km (232 mi) SE of Bucharest, the national capital of Romania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
