Amărăştii de Jos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Amărăștii de Jos
Country	Romania
County	Dolj County
Status	commune
Area
• Total	55.12 km2 (21.28 sq mi)
Population
• Total	5,950
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)

Amărăştii de Jos is a small community known as a commune in Dolj County, Romania. It is a place where people live and work together, managed by its own local government.

What is Amărăştii de Jos?

Amărăştii de Jos is a commune, which is a type of local administrative area in Romania. Think of it like a small town or a group of villages that are governed together. It is located in the southwestern part of Romania.

Where is Amărăştii de Jos Located?

This commune is found in Dolj County, which is one of the many counties (like states or provinces) in Romania. Dolj County is in the historic region of Oltenia. Amărăştii de Jos is situated in a rural area, meaning it has more open land and fewer big cities nearby. Its exact location can be pinpointed using coordinates: 43.954 degrees North and 24.166 degrees East.

How Many People Live Here?

According to recent information, about 5,950 people live in Amărăştii de Jos. This makes it a medium-sized commune, not too big and not too small. The number of people helps us understand the size and community feel of the area.

Who Leads Amărăştii de Jos?

Every commune has a leader who helps manage the area and make decisions for the people living there. In Amărăştii de Jos, the leader is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Marian Firanescu. The Mayor works to improve the community, handle local services, and represent the people of Amărăştii de Jos.

What is a Romanian Commune?

In Romania, a commune is the lowest level of administrative division. It usually includes a main village and several smaller villages around it. Communes are important because they manage local services like roads, schools, and public spaces. They help make sure that the people living in these areas have what they need.