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Castelu, Romania

Constanța County · Romania

Castelu is a small city in Constanța County, Romania with a population of 7,816. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,816 Population 287/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$20,412 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,412 median income

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About Castelu

Castelu

Castelu is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania.

People

Population7,816
Density287/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,412

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population7,816
Population Density287 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates44.2500°, 28.3333°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceConstanța County
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (448 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$20,412

About Castelu

Castelu is a small city in Romania (Constanța County) with a population of 7,816. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Castelu is $20,412, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 234 business establishments.

Income: Castelu vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$20,412
73% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)234

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Castelu

Castelu has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 468 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.7°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4.7° 36.2
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F 0° / 6.5° 26.8
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.1° 37.5
Apr 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.7° 31.9
May 16.8°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.6° 44.8
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 17.5° / 25.5° 42.5
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 19.7° / 27.9° 40.3
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 19.8° / 27.9° 36.4
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 15.6° / 23.2° 45.8
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 10.8° / 17.6° 42.6
Nov 8.8°C / 48°F 5.7° / 11.9° 41.9
Dec 3.5°C / 38°F 0.5° / 6.5° 40.9
Castelu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below Romania avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area27.3 sq mi (70.7 km²)
Population Density287/sq mi
Coordinates44.2500°N, 28.3333°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Romania avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 5, 2024.

Aug 5, 2009 16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M5.0 94 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 143 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 93 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 145 km
Aug 16, 2017 1 km ENE of Ci?mele, Romania M4.3 145 km
Sep 29, 2013 2 km ESE of Schela, Romania M4.1 143 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 102 km
Sep 30, 2013 2 km SW of Schela, Romania M4.1 144 km
Feb 5, 2024 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania M4.0 112 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 148 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 143 km
Jul 15, 2015 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.8 100 km
Jan 18, 2005 1 km W of Malcoci, Romania M3.8 108 km
Jan 4, 2006 3 km NW of Maliuc, Romania M3.7 121 km
Aug 20, 1995 1 km W of Carcaliu, Romania M3.7 105 km
Apr 19, 1997 68 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.6 142 km
Feb 12, 2005 1 km SSW of R?zvani, Romania M3.6 117 km
Feb 6, 2006 4 km S of Gârliciu, Romania M3.6 57 km
Apr 18, 2005 4 km NNE of Nuf?ru, Romania M3.5 114 km
Apr 23, 2005 3 km N of Greci, Romania M3.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 4 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in

Castelu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Castelu

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Play 90's 90s, dance AAC 192 kbps
Radio Vacanța - Gold 80s, 90s MP3 320 kbps
Tranquila Manele România manele MP3 128 kbps
Shuffle FM blues, jazz MP3 256 kbps
Radio Vacanța - Fresh fresh, hits MP3 320 kbps
Sky FM - Radio Sky Constanța 101.1 FM alternative, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Sud Constanța etno, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Next Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Radio Dobrogea christian, christian talks MP3
Super Live Romania petrecere, populară MP3 128 kbps
T Radio -Constanța 104.4 FM etnic, local news MP3 128 kbps
Vivi FM dance, etno MP3 128 kbps
Terra Radio -Murfatlar 97.5 FM dance, local news MP3 128 kbps
Terra Radio -Medgidia 97.5 FM dance, local news MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Castelu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Lucian Grigorescu" Art Museum
Museum Collection of the Mosque
The "Gheorghe Celea" Aromanian Ethnographic Museum
Zulfie Totay Tartar House

Farmers Markets in Castelu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ABC...
Dina Market
Fel De Fel
Fel De Fel
Magazin Alimentar
Magazin Alimentar
Mini Market
Mini Market
Mini Market
Mini Market Primordial
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața agroalimentară Valu lui Traian
Piata Centrală
Piața Nord

Train Stations in Castelu

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castelu hc
Dorobanțu
Medgidia P.C.2 h

Stadiums & Teams in Castelu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castelu

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mihail Kogălniceanu International AirportCNDLarge Airport
Feteşti Borcea Air Base-Medium Airport
BM Paramotoring and Paragliding Field-Small Airport
Costinești Aerodrome-Small Airport
Golyama Smolnitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Krushari Airfield-Small Airport
Leskovo Airfield-Small Airport
Tuzla Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Castelu

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrul Multifuncțional de Asistență Socio-Medicală

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castelu

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Founded
1850
Postal Code
907040

🇷🇴 About Romania

Capital Bucharest
Population 19,473,936
Area 237,500 km²
GDP (USD) $347,757,995,759
GDP per capita $18,244
HDI 0.827
Life expectancy 76.6 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 52.2%
Currency RON (Leu)
Languages Romanian
Calling code +40
TLD .ro
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Romania

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 6 Epiphany Bobotează
Jan 7 Saint John the Baptist Sfântul Ion
Jan 24 Union Day/Small Union Unirea Principatelor Române/Mica Unire
Apr 10 Good Friday Vinerea mare
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Paștele
Apr 13 Easter Monday Paștele
May 1 Labour Day Ziua Muncii
May 31 Pentecost Rusaliile
Jun 1 Children's Day Ziua Copilului
Jun 1 Whit Monday Rusaliile
Aug 15 Dormition of the Theotokos Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare
Nov 30 St. Andrew's Day Sfântul Andrei
Dec 1 National Day/Great Union Ziua Națională/Marea Unire
Dec 25 Christmas Day Crăciunul
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Crăciunul

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castelu

What is the population of Castelu?

Castelu has a population of 7,816 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 287 people per square mile, spread across 27.3 square miles.

Is Castelu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,412, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Castelu?

Castelu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Castelu?

There are 234 business establishments in the area.

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