Motru

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For the philosopher, see Constantin Rădulescu-Motru
Motru
Motru (Romania )
Motru
Motru
Location of Motru
Coordinates: 44°48′13″N 22°58′15″E / 44.80361, 22.97083
Country Flag of Romania Romania
County Gorj County
Status Municipality
Government
 - Mayor Dorin Hanu (Social Democratic Party)
Area
 - Total 50.09 km² (19.3 sq mi)
Population (2002)
 - Total 22,848
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Website: 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.