Balsa
Balsa is a city in Portugal with a population of about 0.
PortugalSmall town🕐 Europe/Lisbon
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 | Portugal |
| Continent | Europe |
| Explore | 13 |
| Population | 0 |
| Local currency | EUR |
| Coordinates | 39.9595, -8.2206 |
| Time zone | Europe/Lisbon |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Small town |
| Distance to the capital | 159 km · Lisbon |
| Population (Portugal) | #1406 most populated in Portugal |
| Where on Earth | 39°57′34″N · 8°13′14″W |
| Hemisphere | N · W |
| Distance to the equator | 4,448 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 5,571 km |
| Same latitude as | Columbus (United States) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -39.96, 171.78 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Paris | 1,295 km |
| London | 1,427 km |
| Cairo | 3,725 km |
| Moscow | 3,754 km |
| New York | 5,439 km |
| Dubai | 6,042 km |
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