Roata de Jos
Commune in Giurgiu, Romania
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Roata de Jos is a commune located in Giurgiu County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Cartojani, Roata de Jos, Roata Mică, and Sadina.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8,477 | — |
| 2011 | 8,296 | −2.1% |
| 2021 | 7,691 | −7.3% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Roata de Jos | |
|---|---|
 St. George Church in Cartojani | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Giurgiu County | |
  Roata de Jos Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°25′N 25°33′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Giurgiu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Marin Ghidănac (PNL) |
Area | 82.85 km2 (31.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 7,691 |
| • Density | 92.83/km2 (240.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 087195 |
| Area code | +(40) x46 |
| Vehicle reg. | GR |
| Website | primariaroatadejos |
Natives
- Alexandru Cartojan (1901–1965), historian and writer
- Neagu Udroiu (1940–2022), journalist and writer
