Valcău de Jos

Valcău de Jos
Location in Sălaj County
Valcău de Jos
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°07′40″N 22°44′20″E / 47.12778°N 22.73889°E / 47.12778; 22.73889
CountryRomania
CountySălaj
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Ioan Roșan (PNL)
Area
63.23 km2 (24.41 sq mi)
Elevation
242 m (794 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
3,009
  Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
457345
Area code+(40) 260
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websitewww.primariavalcaudejos.ro

Valcău de Jos (Hungarian: Alsóvalkó) is a commune in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Lazuri (Újvágás), Preoteasa (Füzespaptelek), Ratovei (Rátonbükk), Sub Cetate (Valkóváralja), Valcău de Jos, and Valcău de Sus (Felsővalkó). It is 14 km (8.7 mi) southwest of Șimleu Silvaniei.