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Târgu Jiu, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Târgu Jiu is a mid-size city in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 73,545. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Târgu Jiu
Târgu Jiu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌtɨrɡu ˈʒiw], 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.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 73,545 |
| Population Density | 1,584 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0500°, 23.2833° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Gorj County |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2 inches (918 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.0 inches (23 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,468 |
About Târgu Jiu
Târgu Jiu is a mid-size city in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 73,545. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Târgu Jiu vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,468 |
| 75% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 116 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 19 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Târgu Jiu
Târgu Jiu 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 46.4 sq mi (120.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0500°N, 23.2833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Târgu Jiu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Târgu Jiu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegiul Comercial Virgil Madgeru | College | — | — |
| Colegiul de Muzică și Arte Plastice Constantin Brăiloiu | College | — | — |
| Colegiul Național Tudor Vladimirescu | College | — | — |
| Facultatea de Inginerie | University | — | — |
| Facultatea de Litere și Științe Sociale | University | — | — |
| Facultatea de Ştiințe ale Educației, Drept şi Administrație Publică | University | — | — |
| Grupul Școlar Industrial | College | — | — |
| Liceul Rovinari | College | — | — |
Schools in Târgu Jiu
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școala Generală Constantin Săvoiu | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Generală Alexandru Ștefulescu | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Generală Ecaterina Teodoroiu | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Tehnic Ion Mincu | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Tehnic General Gheorghe Magheru | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Tehnic Henri Coandă | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Auto Traian Vuia | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Generală Sfântul Nicolae | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Teologic | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Generală Alexandru Ștefulescu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Târgu Jiu
3 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 | |
| Radio Crasna | latino, manele | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Târgu Jiu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Alexandru stefulescu" Gorj County Museum | ||||
| "Ion Popescu Voitesti" Memorial House | ||||
| "Maria Apostol" Museum Collection | ||||
| Art Museum | ||||
| Cartianu House Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Casa Memorială Constantin Brâncuși | ||||
| Casa Memorială Ecaterina Teodoroiu | ||||
| Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House | ||||
| Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj | ||||
| Lainici Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Muzeul Cula Cartianu | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Târgu Jiu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu | 0.0 | |||||
| Librărie | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Târgu Jiu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Centrală |
Hotels in Târgu Jiu
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Târgu Jiu
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Târgu Jiu
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Târgu Jiu
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Târgu Jiu
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Târgu Jiu
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Târgu Jiu
9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Târgu Jiu
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Târgu Jiu
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Târgu Jiu
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Târgu Jiu
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Târgu Jiu
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Târgu Jiu
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Târgu Jiu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Târgu Jiu
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straja Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Parâng | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Vidra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arena Platoș | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Târgu Jiu
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Craiova International Airport | CRA | Large 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 Târgu Jiu
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficiu Poștal | |
| Oficiul Poştal Express Gorj |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Târgu Jiu
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Brâncuși Monumental Ensemble of Târgu Jiu | Cultural | 2024 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Târgu Jiu
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserică | |
| Biserică | |
| Biserica Adormirii Maicii Domnului | |
| Biserica Sf. Împărați Constantin şi Elena | |
| Biserica Sfântul Nicolae | |
| Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel | |
| Capela Ortodoxă | |
| Catedrala Sfinții Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril |
Quick Facts
Around Târgu Jiu
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Târgu Jiu
4 places within 15 km
- • Castrul roman Vârtop
- • Plaja Voinigești
- • Ruinele bisericii „Sfântul Grigore Teologul”
- • Inelul Doamnei
🇷🇴 About Romania
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Târgu Jiu
Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Târgu Jiu
What is the population of Târgu Jiu?
Târgu Jiu has a population of 73,545 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 1,584 people per square mile, spread across 46.4 square miles.
Is Târgu Jiu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Târgu Jiu?
Târgu Jiu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Târgu Jiu?
There are 116 business establishments in the area, including 30 restaurants and food service locations.