Motru | |
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 View over the city from Motru Hills | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Gorj County | |
  Motru Location in Romania | |
| 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[1] (PSD) |
| Area | 50.09 km2 (19.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 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.
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