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A few facts about Balao

  • About 12,000 people live in Balao.
  • It's part of Guayas.
  • It's about 331 km to Quito, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Machala is about 42 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Naranjal (34 km), Guabo (37 km) and Pasaje (46 km).

First-date ideas for Balao

From Balao it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Balao

How far around Balao can I search?

More than 400,000 people live within 50 km of Balao, in 5 towns and cities including Machala, Pasaje and Naranjal. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Balao free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Balao or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Balao real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Balao?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Ecuador or abroad.

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