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Târgu Jiu
City in Gorj, Romania
Overview
Târgu Jiu, set in the Oltenia region of Romania, is famed for its striking monumental sculptures by Constantin Brâncuși and lively central parks along the Jiu River. This compact city blends culture, history, and a laid-back atmosphere in a green, walkable setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Gorj
Population
67,751
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.05°, 23.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$911
Local Cost
$508
Local Income
$625
Cashless
60
English
40
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-1.5°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
-20.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
767 mm
Internet Speed
158 Mbps
Upload
150 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
12
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
45.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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