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Bala de Sus, Romania

Mehedinți County · Romania

Bala de Sus is a small town in Mehedinți County, Romania with a population of 660. Elevation: 928 ft (283 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
660 Population 13/sq mi density
928 ft Elevation 283 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$12,528 median income

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About Bala de Sus

Bala de Sus

Bala is a commune located in Mehedinți County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of fifteen villages: Bala, Bala de Sus, Brateșul, Brativoești, Câmpu Mare, Cârșu, Comănești, Crainici, Dâlma, Iupca, Molani, Rudina, Runcușoru, Sărdănești and Vidimirești. It is situated in the historical region of Oltenia.

People

Population660
Density13/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Population660
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Coordinates44.8983°, 22.8135°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMehedinți County
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (893 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.9 inches (30 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Bala de Sus

Bala de Sus is a small town in Romania (Mehedinți County) with a population of 660. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet (283 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Bala de Sus is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Bala de Sus vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$12,528
83% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bala de Sus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area51.8 sq mi (134.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates44.8983°N, 22.8135°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below Romania avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 38 km
Jul 12, 1991 2 km S of Livezile, Romania M5.6 147 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 32 km
Dec 2, 1991 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania M5.5 149 km
Jul 19, 1991 7 km ENE of Stari Lec, Serbia M5.1 146 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 39 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 32 km
Oct 28, 1991 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia M4.8 129 km
Aug 2, 1991 4 km ENE of Velika Greda, Serbia M4.7 142 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 145 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 96 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 149 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 79 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 29 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 59 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 136 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 96 km
Nov 21, 1991 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 144 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 33 km
Jul 19, 1991 4 km SSW of Banloc, Romania M4.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Bala de Sus has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Bala de Sus

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
95.7 BIG FM (US) oldies AAC
Târgu Jiu Radio - RTJ 97.8 FM local, local news MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Bala de Sus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Gheorghe Ionescu-Șișești" Museum
"Tudor Vladimirescu" Fortified Manor House (Cula)
Casa Memorială Constantin Brâncuși
Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House
Museul costumului popular gorjenesc

Libraries in Bala de Sus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipală Motru0.0
Centru Cultural Godeanu0.0

Farmers Markets in Bala de Sus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piata Centrala Motru

Hotels in Bala de Sus

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Ceres

Stadiums & Teams in Bala de Sus

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bala de Sus

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Muntele Mic 0.0 $0
Parâng 0.0 $0
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bala de Sus

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caransebeş AirportCSBMedium Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu AirfieldSmall Airport
Drobeta-Turnu Severin AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bala de Sus

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica de lemn Bala de Sus
Biserica Molani
Biserica Ortodoxă Bala de Sus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
239 m (784 ft)
Founded
1415
Postal Code
227010

🇷🇴 About Romania

Capital Bucharest
Population 19,473,936
Area 237,500 km²
GDP (USD) $347,757,995,759
GDP per capita $18,244
HDI 0.827
Life expectancy 76.6 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 52.2%
Currency RON (Leu)
Languages Romanian
Calling code +40
TLD .ro
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Romania

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 6 Epiphany Bobotează
Jan 7 Saint John the Baptist Sfântul Ion
Jan 24 Union Day/Small Union Unirea Principatelor Române/Mica Unire
Apr 10 Good Friday Vinerea mare
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Paștele
Apr 13 Easter Monday Paștele
May 1 Labour Day Ziua Muncii
May 31 Pentecost Rusaliile
Jun 1 Children's Day Ziua Copilului
Jun 1 Whit Monday Rusaliile
Aug 15 Dormition of the Theotokos Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare
Nov 30 St. Andrew's Day Sfântul Andrei
Dec 1 National Day/Great Union Ziua Națională/Marea Unire
Dec 25 Christmas Day Crăciunul
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Crăciunul

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bala de Sus

What is the population of Bala de Sus?

Bala de Sus has a population of 660 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 51.8 square miles.

Is Bala de Sus expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,528, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bala de Sus?

Bala de Sus has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bala de Sus?

There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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