| Balasan | |
| Name Other: | Sărăceaua |
| Pushpin Map: | Romania |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | Romania |
| Subdivision Type2: | Counties |
| Subdivision Name2: | Dolj County |
| Subdivision Type3: | Cities |
| Subdivision Name3: | Băilești |
| Length: | 51km (32miles) |
| Mouth: | Danube |
| Mouth Location: | Catane |
| Mouth Coordinates: | 43.8575°N 23.4191°W |
| Basin Size: | 890km2 |
| Tributaries Right: | Fântâna Fătului |
The Balasan (also: Sărăceaua) is a left tributary of the Danube in Romania. It flows into the Danube between Negoi and Bistrețu Nou.[1] Its length is 51km (32miles) and its basin size is 890km2.