Ballabio (Valassinese Lombard:
Balàbi) is a
comune (municipality) in the
Province of Lecco 
in the Italian region
Lombardy 
, located about 50 km (31 mi) northeast of
Milan 
and about 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Lecco in the Valsassina.
Historically, it has been a center for production of cheese, brands from the area including Galbani and Locatelli.