Targu Jiu (Târgu Jiu), Gorj
Targu Jiu: city in Gorj County, Romania
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Quick Facts about Târgu Jiu
| Population | 96,641 |
| Country | Romania |
| State | Gorj (Romania) |
| County | Municipiul Târgu Jiu |
| Postal code | 210101–210260 |
| Area | 161 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.0500,23.2833 |
| Altitude | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Capital | Târgu Jiu |
| Capital city | Târgu Jiu is capital of Gorj County |
| Time Zone | UTC+03:00, UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 10:57:17 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Târgu Jiu is located at 45°3'0"N 23°16'60"E (45.0500000, 23.2833300).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 9,763 | - | Q22704095 |
| 1930 | 13,030 | 25.07% | Romania 1930 census |
| 1948 | 17,698 | 26.38% | Q22704103 |
| 1956 | 19,618 | 9.79% | Q22704106 |
| 1966 | 30,805 | 36.32% | Q22704111 |
| 1977 | 63,651 | 51.6% | Q22704114 |
| 1992 | 98,238 | 35.21% | Q22704118 |
| 2002 | 96,641 | -1.65% | Romania 2002 census |
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