Târgu Jiu (, is the capital of Gorj County in the Oltenia region of Romania. It is situated on the Southern Sub-Carpathians, on the banks of the river Jiu. Eight localities are administered by the city: Bârsesti, Dragoieni, Iezureni, Polata, Preajba Mare, Romanesti, Slobozia, and Ursati.

The city is noted