Turceni

Turceni is a town in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It administers five villages: Gârbovu, Jilțu, Murgești, Strâmba-Jiu, and Valea Viei.

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
2002	8,559	—
2011	7,269	−15.1%
2021	6,891	−5.2%
Source: Census data

Turceni
Town
Coat of arms
Location in Gorj County
Turceni Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°40′N 23°23′E
Country	Romania
County	Gorj
Subdivisions	Gârbovu, Jilțu, Murgești, Strâmba-Jiu, Valea Viei
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Cristina Cilibiu[1] (PNL)
Area	78.93 km2 (30.48 sq mi)
Elevation	130 m (430 ft)
Population  (2021-12-01)[2]	6,891
• Density	87/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code	217520
Area code	(+40) 02 53
Vehicle reg.	GJ
Website	www.turceni.ro

Natives

• Al. C. Calotescu-Neicu (1888–1952), columnist and epigrammatist
• Ionuț Tătaru (born 1989), footballer