Gilort

Gilort
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesGorj County
TownsTârgu Cărbunești
Physical characteristics
SourceParângu Mare
  locationParâng Mountains
  elevation2,340 m (7,680 ft)
MouthJiu
  location
Ionești
  coordinates
44°36′4″N 23°27′15″E / 44.60111°N 23.45417°E / 44.60111; 23.45417
Length116 km (72 mi)
Basin size1,358 km2 (524 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionJiuDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
  leftCâlnic
  rightCiocadia, Blahnița

The Gilort is a river in southern Romania, a left tributary of the river Jiu. The Gilort flows through the villages and towns Novaci, Bălcești, Bengești, Târgu Cărbunești, Jupânești, Turburea and Capu Dealului. Its length is 116 km (72 mi) and its basin size is 1,358 km2 (524 sq mi). It flows into the Jiu near Țânțăreni.