Berești

Berești
Location in Galați County
Berești
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°6′N 27°53′E / 46.100°N 27.883°E / 46.100; 27.883
CountryRomania
CountyGalați
Established1484 (first mentioned)
Government
 • Mayor (2024–2028)Mihai-Lucian Bejan (PNL)
Area
47.12 km2 (18.19 sq mi)
Elevation
140 m (460 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
2,473
 • Density52.48/km2 (135.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code
805100
Area code(+40) 0236
Vehicle reg.GL
Websitewww.orasulberesti.ro

Berești is a town in Galați County, Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Western Moldavia.

The town is situated in the southern part of the Moldavian Plateau, at an altitude of 140 m (460 ft). It is located in the northeastern part of Galați County, at the junction of county roads DJ242A and DJ242B, about 83 km (52 mi) north of the county seat, Galați, on the border with Vaslui County.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1977 4,155—    
1992 3,948−5.0%
2002 3,601−8.8%
2011 2,853−20.8%
2021 2,473−13.3%
Source: Census data

At the 2021 census, the town had a population of 2,473, of which 91.47% were Romanians.