Balsa
Balsa is a city in Spain with a population of about 0.
SpainSmall town🕐 Europe/Madrid
Ochroma pyramidale, commonly known as balsa, is a large, fast-growing tree native to the Americas. It is the sole member of the genus Ochroma, and is classified in the subfamily Bombacoideae of the mallow family Malvaceae. The tree is famous for its wide usage in woodworking, due to its softness and its high strength compared to its low density. The name balsa is the Spanish word for "raft" and the Portuguese word for ferry.
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About Balsa
| Country | Spain |
| Continent | Europe |
| Explore | 58 |
| Population | 0 |
| Local currency | EUR |
| Coordinates | 42.7683, -7.2556 |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Small town |
| Distance to the capital | 395 km · Madrid |
| Population (Spain) | #8081 most populated in Spain |
| Where on Earth | 42°46′6″N · 7°15′20″W |
| Hemisphere | N · W |
| Distance to the equator | 4,761 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 5,258 km |
| Same latitude as | Sofia (Bulgaria) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -42.77, 172.74 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Paris | 1,005 km |
| London | 1,110 km |
| Moscow | 3,485 km |
| Cairo | 3,685 km |
| New York | 5,393 km |
| Dubai | 5,943 km |
📍 What to see nearby
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Igrexa de San Xil de Carballo
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Cemiterio de Tortes
grave yard
Igrexa de San Pedro de Armea
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Igrexa de Santa María de Vilavella
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Campo de Fútbol do Carboeiro
pitch
Campo de Fútbol Municipal de Becerreá
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Castro de Pascais
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Miradoiro de Pena Partida
viewpoint