Motru Population 2026

Motru has a population of 22,319, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Gorj County. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 84× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

Location of Motru (capital Bucharest shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

22,319

Rank in Romania

#86

Coordinates

44.80°N, 22.97°E

~182 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

251 km

156 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gorj County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Târgu Jiu	73,545	#27

Cities near Motru

Drobeta-Turnu Severin79,865 people · ~32 km away
Târgu Jiu73,545 people · ~37 km away
Filiaşi18,995 people · ~51 km away
Lupeni30,488 people · ~65 km away
Vulcan19,772 people · ~69 km away
Petroşani44,187 people · ~75 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Motru?

Motru has a population of 22,319 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Motru in?

Motru is located in Gorj County, Romania.

Is Motru the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 251 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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