With world famous sculptures from the genius of modern sculpture, Constantin Brancusi, as well as other famous pieces, Targu-Jiu is very much the "City of Sculpture." Every year artists from around the world come to town for the annual sculpture camp.
Targu-Jiu is also blessed with great natural beauty including the spectacular Carpathian Mountains that frame the city in the north. Museums, monasteries, a state of the art theater, and unique architecture complete what is a very vibrant, beautiful city.
The city also boasts a busy entertainment calendar including International Folk Festivals, Beer Festivals, and the annual “Targu-Jiu Days.”
There is much to see and do in Targu-Jiu and so we invite you to visit and experience the beauty and hospitality of the city for yourself:
• Alley of Heroes and Brancusi
Population
Targu-Jiu |
97,591 |
Gorj County |
387,407 |
Romania |
22,435,000 |
Geographical Situation
Targu-Jiu is situated where the 45th parallel Northern Latitude meets the meridian of 23 Eastern Longitude, half the distance between the North Pole and the Equator. The city lies 18 km. south of the Carpathian Mountain Chain, in the Targu-Jiu - Campu Mare Depression. It lies 13 km. from north to south along both banks of the Jiu River and stretches 10 km. east to west. Targu-Jiu is located in Gorj County in the southwestern part of Romania in the Region known as Oltenia.
Surface Area
Targu-Jiu |
102 Sq km (39 sq mi) |
Gorj County |
5,641 Sq km (2,177 sq mi) |
Romania |
237,000 Sq km (91,700 sq mi) |
Climate
The climate is mild Continental with 190 days with above freezing temperatures with wind blowing from the north. The monthly average temperatures and precipitation are:
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
High - F |
35 |
40 |
50 |
63 |
73 |
79 |
83 |
83 |
76 |
64 |
49 |
38 |
C |
2 |
4 |
10 |
17 |
23 |
26 |
28 |
28 |
24 |
18 |
10 |
4 |
Low - F |
22 |
26 |
33 |
42 |
52 |
57 |
60 |
60 |
53 |
43 |
35 |
28 |
C |
-6 |
-3 |
1 |
6 |
11 |
14 |
16 |
15 |
12 |
6 |
2 |
-2 |
Precip in. |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
mm |
38 |
39 |
41 |
52 |
64 |
74 |
55 |
46 |
37 |
36 |
53 |
47 |