Balsa
Balsa is a city in Portugal with a population of about 0.
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 | 20 |
| Population | 0 |
| Local currency | EUR |
| Coordinates | 41.9081, -8.5856 |
| Time zone | Europe/Lisbon |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Small town |
| Distance to the capital | 357 km · Lisbon |
| Population (Portugal) | #1406 most populated in Portugal |
| Where on Earth | 41°54′29″N · 8°35′8″W |
| Hemisphere | N · W |
| Distance to the equator | 4,665 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 5,354 km |
| Same latitude as | Rome (Italy) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -41.91, 171.41 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Paris | 1,150 km |
| London | 1,245 km |
| Moscow | 3,630 km |
| Cairo | 3,779 km |
| New York | 5,327 km |
| Dubai | 6,057 km |
📍 What to see nearby
JOSÉ CARLOS MARTINS GOMES FORNELOS COMÉRCIO PRODUTOS E MAQUINAS AGRÍCOLAS E INDUSTRIAIS UNIPESSOAL LDA
motorcycle
Centro de Saúde de Paredes de Coura
clinic
Auto Lider
car repair
Igreja Paroquial de Eiras
place of worship
Santuário da Senhora da Cabeça
place of worship
Centro Paroquial de São Tiago
monument
MFS
guest house
Junta de Freguesia de Moreira
townhall
Mil Pedaços
bakery
Tmn + vodafone
mobile phone
Novo Bar
cafe
Café Central
cafe