Bălănești is a commune in Nisporeni District, Moldova.

It is composed of two villages, Bălănești and Găureni.

[2] The highest point of Moldova, Bălănești Hill,[3][4] is located in Bălănești.

Bălănești is the highest village in Moldova with an elevation of 436 m.

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