Oarța de Jos (Hungarian: Alsóvárca) is a commune in Maramureș County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Oarța de Jos, Oarța de Sus (Felsővárca), and Orțița (Középvárca).

Oarța de Jos
Commune
Wooden church in Orțița
Location in Maramureș County
Oarța de Jos Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°27′N 23°8′E
Country	Romania
County	Maramureș
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Bogdan Pop[1] (CMM)
Area	31.32 km2 (12.09 sq mi)
Highest elevation	280 m (920 ft)
Lowest elevation	260 m (850 ft)
Population  (2011)[2]	1,243
• Density	40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.	MM
Website	oartadejos.ro

The commune is located in the southwestern part of the county, at a distance of 54 km (34 mi) from the county seat, Baia Mare, and 20 km (12 mi) from Cehu Silvaniei. The river Oarța flows through the commune's three villages.

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