Motru

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For the philosopher, see Constantin Rădulescu-Motru
Motru
County Gorj County
Status Municipality
Mayor Dorin Hanu, Greater Romania Party, since 2004
Area 50.09 km²
Population (2002) 22,848
Density 456 inh/km²
Geographical coordinates 44°48′13″N, 22°58′15″E
Web site http://www.primariamotru.ro/

Motru is a city in Romania, Gorj County.

The city grew in the 20th century due to extensive coal mining, in the Motru-Rovinari extracting area.


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