Bălan is a town located in Harghita County within the Transylvania region of Romania. The settlement's name carries different meanings across languages: "blond" in Romanian, "copper mine" in German, and "Balán mine" in Hungarian.
The town was historically recognized as one of the most significant centers for copper mining in both Transylvania and Romania. Although its mines are no longer operational today, the site remains a notable historical location associated with the region's mining heritage.