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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 · estimate
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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