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.
Berteștii de Jos | |
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 Berteștii de Jos and the river Călmățui | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Brăila County | |
  Berteștii de Jos Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°50′N 27°45′E / 44.833°N 27.750°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Brăila |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Costel Florinel Capbun (PNL) |
| Area | 135.09 km2 (52.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,929 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (56/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 817010 |
| Area code | +40 x39 |
| Vehicle reg. | BR |
| Website | www |
The Balta Mică a Brăilei Natural Park is partly situated on the administrative territory of the commune.