Bălan
Bălan (German: Kupferbergwerk; Hungarian: Balánbánya, pronounced [ˈbɒlaːmbaːɲɒ] ⓘ) is a town in Harghita County, Transylvania, Romania. It has historically been one of Transylvania and Romania's most important centers for copper mining, but its mines are no longer operational. Its Romanian name means "blond", the German name means "copper mine" while the Hungarian name means "Balán mine".
Bălan
Balánbánya | |
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View of Bălan | |
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Location in Harghita County | |
Bălan Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°38′59″N 25°48′36″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Harghita |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Gheorghe Iojiban (Ind.) |
| Area | 2.33 km2 (0.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 850 m (2,790 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,792 m (5,879 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 5,414 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 535200 |
| Vehicle reg. | HR |
| Website | www |
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