Bălan, Sălaj

Bălan
Location in Sălaj County
Bălan
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°09′16″N 23°18′27″E / 47.15444°N 23.30750°E / 47.15444; 23.30750
CountryRomania
CountySălaj
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024)Daniel Pop (PNL)
Area
94.7 km2 (36.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
3,660
 • Density38.6/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websitewww.primariabalan.ro

Bălan (Hungarian: Almásbalázsháza) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bălan, Chechiș (Kettősmező), Chendrea (Kendermező), Gălpâia (Galponya) and Gâlgău Almaşului (Almásgalgó). It is situated on the river Almaș, a tributary of the Someș.