Bălan, Sălaj
# Bălan, Sălaj

Bălan is a commune located in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bălan, Chechiș, Chendrea, Gălpâia and Gâlgău Almaşului. 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)
* Gălpâia village
* Wooden church, Chechiș (1797, 1899)
* Wooden church in Bălan Cricova
