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Costeşti, Romania

Arges · Romania

Costeşti is a small city in Arges, Romania with a population of 10,654. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,654 Population 200/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 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
$14,256 median income

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About Costeşti

Costeşti

Costești is a town in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. The population as of 2021 was 9,460. The town administers six villages: Broșteni, Lăceni, Pârvu Roșu, Podu Broșteni, Smei, and Stârci.

People

Population10,654
Density200/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Population10,654
Population Density200 / sq mi
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Coordinates44.6667°, 24.8833°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceArges
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (605 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.2 inches (41 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Costeşti

Costeşti is a small city in Romania (Arges) with a population of 10,654. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Costeşti is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 320 business establishments.

Income: Costeşti vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$14,256
81% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)320

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Costeşti

Costeşti has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 582 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.6°C / 33°F -9.9° / 12.1° 52.1
Feb 3.9°C / 39°F -6.3° / 18° 18.2
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F -4° / 21.7° 41.1
Apr 11.3°C / 52°F -0.3° / 24.6° 49.1
May 16.8°C / 62°F 5.2° / 29° 71.4
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 11.9° / 34.9° 87.0
Jul 26°C / 79°F 13.7° / 38.6° 46.5
Aug 26.4°C / 79°F 14.8° / 38° 35.4
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 8.2° / 33.9° 36.8
Oct 14°C / 57°F 2.2° / 27.9° 34.3
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F -3° / 22.3° 52.3
Dec 2.6°C / 37°F -4.8° / 13.7° 57.9
Costeşti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 284 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area53.3 sq mi (137.9 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates44.6667°N, 24.8833°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Romania avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 13, 2025.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 141 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 135 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 148 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 144 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 144 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 141 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 137 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 92 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 144 km
Mar 4, 2001 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 144 km
Sep 3, 2019 4 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.6 141 km
Nov 14, 1999 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 144 km
Apr 3, 2014 1 km SW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.6 149 km
Jan 10, 2012 2 km ENE of Ca?oca, Romania M4.5 144 km
Sep 30, 2010 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.5 145 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 113 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 150 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 146 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 137 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in

Costeşti has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Costeşti

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceul Teoretic Costești
Școala Gimnazială Nr. 1 Costești
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Radio Stations near Costeşti

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Romanian Dance MP3 128 kbps
Stabil Pitești manele, petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Radio Arges romanian folk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Costeşti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Liviu Rebreanu" Memorial House
"Vladimir Streinu" Memorial House
Arges County Museum
Art Gallery
Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Argeș
Centrul Muzeal „Aviator Alexandru Şerbănescu”
Museum of Sport in the Argeș County
Muzeul Etnografic
Muzeul Goleștilor
Muzeul Național Brătianu - Vila Florica
Naive Art Gallery
Pitești prison memorial
Planetarium
Village Museum
Wine Growing and Tree Growing Museum

Libraries in Costeşti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acasă0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca județeană "Dinicu Golescu" Argeș0.0
Libraria Emma0.0
Librărie0.0
Marica0.0

Farmers Markets in Costeşti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baronul Pro Market
Bloc Mambo
Complex 1 Trivale
Cooperativa de consum Ungheni
Micropiața CEAIR
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața agroalimentară Costești
Piața CEAIR
Piața Complex 2
Piața Craiovei
Piața de legume Trivale
Piața de legume Trivale
Piața Găvana
Piața Rociu
Piața Smârdan
Piața Traian
Piața Trivale
San Market
Targul Carcinov
Târgul săptămânal Hârsești
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Restaurants in Costeşti

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Melody
Restaurant Argesul
Restaurant KMI

Cafes in Costeşti

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kuba Cafe

Clinics in Costeşti

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Solomed Costesti

Train Stations in Costeşti

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costești

Bus Stations in Costeşti

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autogara Costesti
RO #9657506400

Gas Stations in Costeşti

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrom
RO #1442819533
Rompetrol

Banks in Costeşti

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BRD
Raiffeisen Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Costeşti

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Costeşti

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sinaia 0.0 $0

Airports Near Costeşti

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fly Friends AirfieldSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) AirfieldSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Costeşti

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poșta

Treatment Centers in Costeşti

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrul de reabilitare a persoanelor cu dizabilități Argeș

Churches & Religious Organizations in Costeşti

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică
Biserica de lemn „Cuvioasa Paraschiva” – Zorile
Biserica memorial „Sf. Nicolae
Biserica Ortodoxă Sfântul Ilie

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
224 m (735 ft)
Founded
1535
Mayor
Ion Baicea
Website
costesti-ag.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 Costeşti

What is the population of Costeşti?

Costeşti has a population of 10,654 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 200 people per square mile, spread across 53.3 square miles.

Is Costeşti expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,256, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Costeşti?

Costeşti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Costeşti?

There are 320 business establishments in the area.

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