Beidaud

Beidaud is a commune in Tulcea County, Northern Dobruja, Romania.

Beidaud
Commune
Location in Tulcea County
Beidaud Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°43′N 28°34′E
Country	Romania
County	Tulcea
Subdivisions	Beidaud, Neatârnarea, Sarighiol de Deal
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Mihai Culina[1] (PSD)
Area	127.99 km2 (49.42 sq mi)
Population  (2011-10-31)[2]	1,608
• Density	12.56/km2 (32.54/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code	827010
Vehicle reg.	TL
Website	www.primariabeidaud.ro

The commune includes three villages:

• Beidaud
• Neatârnarea (Caildere until 1908)
• Sarighiol de Deal

The commune's name is of Turkish origin, being a compound of the words bey and Daut, derived from David. Thus, the name means "village of the bey David".^[3]