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Costești, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Costești is a small town in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 1,096. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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About Costești
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
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 1,096 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7326°, 23.4449° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Gorj County |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.3 inches (720 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.0 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,468 |
About Costești
Costești is a small town in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 1,096. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet (190 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Costești vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,468 |
| 75% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 33 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 68.6 sq mi (177.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7326°N, 23.4449°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Costești has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.5").
Radio Stations near Costești
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMF Craiova - Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie | music, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Marionet Online Radio | classic rock, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Badita Popular | folk, manele | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sud Radio -Craiova 97.4 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Sound Four You -Craiova 128.0 DAB | 80's, 90's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sud Craiova 97,4 FM | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 95.7 BIG FM (US) | oldies | AAC | |
| Târgu Jiu Radio - RTJ 97.8 FM | local, local news | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio Crasna | latino, manele | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Costești
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Constantin Radulescu-Motru" Memorial House | ||||
| "Tudor Vladimirescu" Memorial House | ||||
| Ethnografic Collection | ||||
| Gura Motrului Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Village Collection | ||||
| Village Collection | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Costești
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librărie | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Costești
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Târgul Săptămânal |
Stadiums & Teams in Costești
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Costești
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straja Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Parâng | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Vidra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Costești
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Craiova International Airport | CRA | Large Airport |
| Balta Verde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mihăița Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Predeşti SkyFun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vidin Smurdan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Costești?
Costești has a population of 1,096 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 68.6 square miles.
Is Costești 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 Costești?
Costești enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches, with 11.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Costești?
There are 33 business establishments in the area.