Motru, Romania

Gorj County · Romania

Motru is a small town in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 241. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

241 Population 246/sq mi density
597 ft Elevation 182 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone

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About Motru

Motru

Motru 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.

People

Population241
Density246/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Population241
Population Density246 / sq mi
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates44.8033°, 22.9719°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceGorj County
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (893 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.9 inches (30 cm)

About Motru

Motru is a small town in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 241. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

Climate in Motru

Motru has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1°C / 30°F -11.3° / 9.4° 75.6
Feb 1.7°C / 35°F -8.8° / 13.6° 36.1
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F -5.3° / 18° 44.7
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F -2.5° / 21.3° 67.0
May 14°C / 57°F 3.4° / 24.6° 94.5
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 9° / 31.3° 103.8
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 10.3° / 34.4° 71.1
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 11.9° / 34.7° 58.6
Sep 17.5°C / 64°F 6.2° / 30° 58.1
Oct 11.7°C / 53°F 0.4° / 23.7° 40.6
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F -4.8° / 19.1° 75.9
Dec 1.1°C / 34°F -6.2° / 10.5° 76.8
Motru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates44.8033°N, 22.9719°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below Romania avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 46 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 38 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 40 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 32 km
Oct 28, 1991 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia M4.8 134 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 108 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 90 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 51 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 31 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 107 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 34 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 149 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 47 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 38 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 88 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 51 km
Jun 9, 2016 6 km S of Turija, Serbia M4.2 113 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 78 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 26 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Motru has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Motru

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Generală nr. 2 Motru - - - -
Colegiul Național George Coșbuc - - - -
Școala Generală nr. 1 Motru - - - -
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Radio Stations near Motru

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
95.7 BIG FM (US) oldies AAC
Târgu Jiu Radio - RTJ 97.8 FM local, local news MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Motru

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Gheorghe Ionescu-Șișești" Museum
"Tudor Vladimirescu" Fortified Manor House (Cula)
Museul costumului popular gorjenesc
Strehaia Monastery Museum Collection

Libraries in Motru

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunală Văgiuleşti0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Motru0.0

Farmers Markets in Motru

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piata Centrala Motru

Hotels in Motru

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel GHIOCELA
Hotel Victoria

Restaurants in Motru

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

"CANTINA"
Restaurant GHIOCELA
Restaurant INTIM
Terasa Parc
Walentina

Cafes in Motru

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

"La Bloc"
Iuly Cafe

Clinics in Motru

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Policlinica Motru

Dentists in Motru

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Chelu Cosmin Alin

Train Stations in Motru

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gara Motru

Gas Stations in Motru

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrom

Banks in Motru

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Transilvania
BRD

Stadiums & Teams in Motru

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Motru

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muntele Mic 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parâng 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Motru

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caransebeş AirportCSBMedium Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield-Small Airport
Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield-Small Airport
Mihăița Airstrip-Small Airport
Predeşti SkyFun Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Motru

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fancourier
Posta Romana - Motru

Churches & Religious Organizations in Motru

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Adventistă Motru
Biserica Catolică Motru
Biserica Ortodoxă Motru
Catedrala Sfânta Treime
Sala Regatului a Martorilor lui Iehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
206 m (676 ft)
Founded
1562
Postal Code
227200

🇷🇴 About Romania

Capital Bucharest
Population 19,473,936
Area 237,500 km²
GDP (USD) $347,757,995,759
GDP per capita $18,244
HDI 0.827
Life expectancy 76.6 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 52.2%
Currency RON (Leu)
Languages Romanian
Calling code +40
TLD .ro
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Romania

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 6 Epiphany Bobotează
Jan 7 Saint John the Baptist Sfântul Ion
Jan 24 Union Day/Small Union Unirea Principatelor Române/Mica Unire
Apr 10 Good Friday Vinerea mare
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Paștele
Apr 13 Easter Monday Paștele
May 1 Labour Day Ziua Muncii
May 31 Pentecost Rusaliile
Jun 1 Children's Day Ziua Copilului
Jun 1 Whit Monday Rusaliile
Aug 15 Dormition of the Theotokos Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare
Nov 30 St. Andrew's Day Sfântul Andrei
Dec 1 National Day/Great Union Ziua Națională/Marea Unire
Dec 25 Christmas Day Crăciunul
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Crăciunul

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What is the population of Motru?

Motru has a population of 241 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 246 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Motru?

Motru has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.

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