Country Romania University Constantin Brancusi University Area 5,602 km2 | Capital Targu Jiu | |
Gorj is a county (judet) of Romania, in Oltenia, with its capital city at Targu Jiu.
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Map of Gorj County
Demographics
In 2011, it had a population of 334,238 and its population density was 59.66/km².
- Romanians – over 98%
- Roma, others.
Administrative divisions
Gorj County has 2 municipalities, 7 towns and 61 communes
- Municipalities
- Motru- population: 18,142 (as of 2011)
- Targu Jiu – capital city; population: 78,553 (as of 2011)
Geography
This county has a total area of 5,602 km².
The North side of the county consists of various mountains from the Southern Carpathians group. In the West there are the Vulcanului Mountains, and in the East there are the Parang Mountains and the Negoveanu Mountains. The two groups are split by the Jiu River.
To the South, the heights decrease through the hills to a high plain at the Western end of the Romanian Plain.
The main river, which collects all the smaller rivers, is the Jiu River.
Economy
The predominant industries in the county are:
Tourism
The main touristical destinations are: