Berteștii de Jos

Berteștii de Jos
Berteștii de Jos and the river Călmățui
Location in Brăila County
Berteștii de Jos
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°50′N 27°45′E / 44.833°N 27.750°E / 44.833; 27.750
CountryRomania
CountyBrăila
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Costel Florinel Capbun (PNL)
Area
135.09 km2 (52.16 sq mi)
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
2,929
  Density22/km2 (56/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
817010
Area code+40 x39
Vehicle reg.BR
Websitewww.bertestiidejos.ro

Berteștii de Jos is a commune located in Brăila County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Berteștii de Jos, Berteștii de Sus, Gura Călmățui and Spiru Haret. It formerly included Gura Gârluței and Nicolești villages, now depopulated.

The Balta Mică a Brăilei Natural Park is partly situated on the administrative territory of the commune.