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.
Sights
Wooden Church in Bălan Josani, built in the 17th century (1695), historic monument
Wooden Church in Bălan Cricova, built in the 19th century (1848), historic monument
Wooden Church in Bălan, built in the 19th century, historic monument
Grădina Zmeilor Natural Reserve (3 ha)