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 | 17 |
| Population | 0 |
| Local currency | EUR |
| Coordinates | 41.2270, -8.4501 |
| Time zone | Europe/Lisbon |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Small town |
| Distance to the capital | 285 km · Lisbon |
| Population (Portugal) | #1406 most populated in Portugal |
| Where on Earth | 41°13′37″N · 8°27′0″W |
| Hemisphere | N · W |
| Distance to the equator | 4,589 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 5,429 km |
| Same latitude as | Omaha (United States) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -41.23, 171.55 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Paris | 1,198 km |
| London | 1,307 km |
| Moscow | 3,672 km |
| Cairo | 3,758 km |
| New York | 5,366 km |
| Dubai | 6,050 km |
📍 What to see nearby
Baloiço de Paço de Sousa
attraction
Tropical
cafe
A Cozinha da Lena
restaurant
Kudia Yeto
convenience
Cruzeiro do Centenário
wayside cross
Lidl Gondomar - Baguim do Monte
recycling
Campo Joaquim Coelho da Rocha (Clube Desportivo de Sobrado)
stadium
Alves Bandeira
fuel
Mercado da Trofa
marketplace
Campo de Futebol de Codessos
pitch
Irmãs Beneditinas
place of worship
Piscinas Municipais de Baguim do Monte
sports centre