Where is Bals in Romania? Location Map, Top Attractions & Facts

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Balș is a town in Romania, located in Olt County in the southern part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) northeast of Slatina, with Craiova to the west and Pitești to the northeast.

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Where is Balș Located?

Balș is a town in Romania, located in Olt County in the southern part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) northeast of Slatina, with Craiova to the west and Pitești to the northeast.

The town covers an area of approximately 45.10 sq km (17.41 sq mi) and has a population of around 18,000 people based on recent estimates.

Balș is known for its industrial background and local setting, with key attractions including Olteț River, Balș City Park, local cultural centers, and nearby rural landscapes.

Bals, Romania Facts

Category	Details
City Name	Balș
Country	Romania
County	Olt County
Region	Oltenia (Southern Romania)
Established	First mentioned in 1536
Population	Approx. 18,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area	24.00 sq km (9.27 sq mi)
Population Density	About 750 people per sq km
Coordinates	44.3500° N, 24.1000° E
Time Zone	Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3)
Postal Codes	235100–235199
Area Code	+40 249
Major Waterways	Olteț River
Transportation	Located on national road DN65; railway connections available
Famous For	Industrial activity and local agriculture
Top Attractions	Olteț River Park, local churches, nearby rural landscapes
Official Website	http://www.primariabals.ro

Distance from Balș to Major Cities in Romania

Balș to Slatina – 20 km (12 miles)
Balș to Craiova – 40 km (25 miles)
Balș to Pitești – 110 km (68 miles)
Balș to Bucharest – 190 km (118 miles)
Balș to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 110 km (68 miles)
Balș to Târgu Jiu – 120 km (75 miles)
Balș to Drobeta-Turnu Severin – 140 km (87 miles)
Balș to Sibiu – 200 km (124 miles)
Balș to Brașov – 220 km (137 miles)
Balș to Târgoviște – 170 km (106 miles)
Balș to Ploiești – 210 km (130 miles)
Balș to Buzău – 250 km (155 miles)
Balș to Galați – 320 km (199 miles)
Balș to Brăila – 310 km (193 miles)
Balș to Constanța – 350 km (217 miles)
Balș to Iași – 420 km (261 miles)
Balș to Suceava – 470 km (292 miles)
Balș to Bacău – 380 km (236 miles)
Balș to Timișoara – 280 km (174 miles)
Balș to Arad – 300 km (186 miles)

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Where is Bals, Romania?

Balș is a town in Romania, located in Olt County in the southern part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) northeast of Slatina, with Craiova to the west and Pitești to the northeast.

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