Motru
Motru | |
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View over the city from Motru Hills | |
Location in Gorj County | |
| Coordinates: 44°48′13″N 22°58′15″E / 44.80361°N 22.97083°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Gorj |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Costel-Cosmin Morega (PSD) |
Area | 50.09 km2 (19.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 15,950 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 215200 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 53 |
| Vehicle reg. | GJ |
| Website | www |
Motru (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈmotru]) is a city in Romania, Gorj County. It is situated on the river Motru and its tributary, the river Ploștina, in western Oltenia. The county capital Târgu Jiu is located about 35 km (22 mi) northeast. The city administers eight villages: Dealu Pomilor, Horăști, Însurăței, Leurda, Lupoița, Ploștina, Roșiuța, and Râpa.