Târgu Jiu
Municipality in Gorj, Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Târgu Jiu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌtɨrɡu ˈʒiw], Hungarian: Szilvásárhely) is the capital of Gorj County in the Oltenia region of Romania. It is situated on the Southern Sub-Carpathians, on the banks of the river Jiu. Eight localities are administered by the city: Bârsești, Drăgoieni, Iezureni, Polata, Preajba Mare, Romanești, Slobozia, and Ursați.
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Târgu Jiu | |
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Coordinates: 45°2′3″N 23°16′29″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Gorj |
Established | 1406 (first official record as Jiul) |
Subdivisions | Bârsești, Drăgoieni, Iezureni, Polata, Preajba Mare, Romanești, Slobozia, Ursați |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Marcel Laurențiu Romanescu [ro][1] (PNL) |
Area | 102 km2 (39 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 326 m (1,070 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 73,545 |
• Density | 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 200xyz |
Area code | +40 x53 |
Vehicle reg. | GJ |
Website | www |
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The city is noted for the Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși.