| Bălan | |
|---|---|
| — Commune — | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Sălaj County |
| Population (2002)[1] | 4,136 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Bălan (Hungarian: Almásbalázsháza) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bălan, Chechiş (Kettősmező), Chendrea, Gălpâia and Gâlgău Almaşului. It is situated on the Almaş River, a tributary of the Someş River.