Motru (Romanian pronunciation:[ˈmotru]) is a city in Romania, Gorj County.
Motru is situated on the river of the same in western Oltenia. The county capital Târgu Jiu is located about 35km northeast. The city administers eight villages: Dealu Pomilor, Horăști, Însurăței, Leurda, Lupoița, Ploștina, Roșiuța and Râpa.