Balaton, Minnesota Balaton, Minnesota Balaton is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 643 at the 2010 census. Balaton was platted in 1879 by the railroad. It was named after Lake Balaton, in Hungary. A post office has been in operation at Balaton since 1879. Balaton was incorporated in 1882. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 643 people, 273 households, and 168 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were
Lake Keitele Lake Keitele Keitele is a rather large lake located in Central Finland. With the area of 493.59 km² it is the 9th largest lake in the country. The lake is divided into three regions, Ylä-, Keski-, and Ala-Keitele, of which Keski-Keitele is the largest. Water in the lake is clear and in excellent condition. The towns of Äänekoski and Viitasaari are located on the shores of Keitele. The northernmost part of the lake is called Ylä-Keitele. A big part of Ylä-Keitele belongs to Natura 2000 protection program due to its clear water and natural condition. A leading figure in modern