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Gorj County, Romania – Romania Flag

Current Date And Time In Gorj County, Romania

Friday, 19 June 2026
22:29:27 EEST
Capital: Târgu Jiu
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Area: 5,602.00 km²
State Code: GJ

States Near To Gorj County


Find states and regions closest to Gorj County in Romania with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Romania and Europe.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Romania

📍 Gorj County Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Gorj County from our regional database:

Capital CityTârgu Jiu
Total Population
Land Area5,602 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude44.9486° N
Center Longitude23.2427° E
Average Elevation224 m (736 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Mehedinți County Mehedinți County32 mi52 km28 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Vâlcea County Vâlcea County51 mi82 km44 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Dolj Dolj58 mi93 km50 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of CaraČ™-Severin County CaraČ™-Severin County58 mi94 km51 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Hunedoara County Hunedoara County60 mi96 km52 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Vidin Vidin68 mi110 km59 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Arges Arges77 mi124 km67 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Olt Olt81 mi130 km70 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Sibiu County Sibiu County83 mi133 km72 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Alba County Alba County85 mi136 km74 nm
North (N)

Countries Near To Gorj County


Explore countries nearest to Gorj County by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Gorj County supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Moldova Moldova191 mi307 km165 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bulgaria Bulgaria223 mi359 km194 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Serbia Serbia235 mi378 km204 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary273 mi439 km237 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kosovo Kosovo306 mi492 km266 nm
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Gorj County. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Gorj County (You)Romania5,602
Mehedinți CountyRomania4,942
Vâlcea CountyRomania5,765
DoljRomania5,562
CaraČ™-Severin CountyRomania8,514
Hunedoara CountyRomania7,063
VidinBulgaria84,8653,03311.83
ArgesRomania6,862
OltRomania5,498
Sibiu CountyRomania5,432
Alba CountyRomania6,242

🏆 Romania State Rankings

How does Gorj County rank within Romania? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Gorj County appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Gorj County, Romania

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Gorj County is a state or region within Romania in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Gorj County is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Gorj County to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Gorj County to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Romania — see Romania state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Gorj County

This page also lists countries nearest to Gorj County by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Romania page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Gorj County using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Gorj County.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Gorj County to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Romania. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Gorj County MapView the Gorj County satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Gorj CountyExplore all cities and towns in Gorj County for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Romania Country DataGet complete Romania data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Gorj County

How is the distance from Gorj County to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Gorj County map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Gorj County mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Gorj County to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Gorj County in Romania?

See the States Near To Gorj County table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Gorj County below the states table, or compare all Romania states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Romania?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Romania state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.

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