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Costeni, Romania

Gorj County · Romania

Costeni is a small town in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 857. Elevation: 751 ft (229 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
857 Population 4/sq mi density
751 ft Elevation 229 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,468 median income

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About Costeni

Costeni

Tismana is a town in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It administers ten villages: Celei, Costeni, Gornovița, Isvarna, Pocruia, Racoți, Sohodol, Topești, Vâlcele, and Vânăta.

People

Population857
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Population857
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Coordinates45.0176°, 22.8954°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceGorj County
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (893 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.9 inches (30 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Costeni

Costeni is a small town in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 857. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet (229 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Costeni is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: Costeni vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Costeni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 268 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 35.2 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area197.6 sq mi (511.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates45.0176°N, 22.8954°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below Romania avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Jul 12, 1991 2 km S of Livezile, Romania M5.6 149 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 26 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 41 km
Dec 2, 1991 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania M5.5 149 km
Jul 19, 1991 7 km ENE of Stari Lec, Serbia M5.1 148 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 26 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 21 km
Oct 28, 1991 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia M4.8 141 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 145 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 105 km
Aug 2, 1991 4 km ENE of Velika Greda, Serbia M4.7 144 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 66 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 143 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 106 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 136 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 16 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 51 km
Jul 19, 1991 4 km SSW of Banloc, Romania M4.4 144 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 20 km
Nov 21, 1991 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Costeni has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Costeni

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
95.7 BIG FM (US) oldies AAC
Târgu Jiu Radio - RTJ 97.8 FM local, local news MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Costeni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Gheorghe Ionescu-Șișești" Museum
Casa Memorială Constantin Brâncuși
Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House
Museul costumului popular gorjenesc
Village Museum

Libraries in Costeni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipală Motru0.0

Farmers Markets in Costeni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piata Centrala Motru

Stadiums & Teams in Costeni

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Costeni

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Muntele Mic 0.0 $0
Parâng 0.0 $0
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu 0.0 $0

Airports Near Costeni

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caransebeş AirportCSBMedium Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu AirfieldSmall Airport
Drobeta-Turnu Severin AirfieldSmall Airport
Predeşti SkyFun AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
1,072 m (3,517 ft)
Area
307.8 km² (118.8 mi²)
Founded
1364
Postal Code
217495
Mayor
Narcis-Petre Remetea
Website
primariatismana.ro

🇷🇴 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 Costeni

What is the population of Costeni?

Costeni has a population of 857 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 197.6 square miles.

Is Costeni expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Costeni?

Costeni has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Costeni?

There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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