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Costești, Romania
Hunedoara County · Romania
Costești is a small town in Hunedoara County, Romania with a population of 535. Elevation: 1,204 ft (367 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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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
BClimate
| Population | 535 |
| Population Density | 22 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7016°, 23.1657° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Hunedoara County |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.5 inches (621 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.2 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,816 |
About Costești
Costești is a small town in Romania (Hunedoara County) with a population of 535. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet (367 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Costești vs Romania
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Income
| Median HH Income | $48,816 |
| 35% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 16 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 24.8 sq mi (64.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7016°N, 23.1657°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in |
Costești has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.2").
Schools in Costești
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școala Primară Grădiște | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Costești
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Energy Cugir | 00s, 2000s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Transilvania - Cluj | adult contemporary, electronic | MP3 160 kbps | |
| DejaVuMusic | dance, hits | MP3 | |
| Radio Reîntregirea | religious | MP3 | |
| RadioReintregirea Alba Iulia | — | MP3 |
Museums in Costești
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Aurel Vlaicu" Memorial Museum | ||||
| Casa Memorială Aurel Vlaicu | ||||
| Colecția de Etnografie și Istorie Locală | ||||
| Ethnographic exhibition | ||||
| Ethnographic exhibition | ||||
| Ethnography and Folk Art Museum | ||||
| Galeria de Artă | ||||
| Printing Museum | ||||
| Simeria Dendrological Park |
Libraries in Costești
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunal Hărău | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală Pui | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipală Sebastian Bornemisa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Costești
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Berze |
Hotels in Costești
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Costești
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Costești
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Costești
5 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 | — | — | — |
| Ski Vidra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Costești
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salonti Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Săulești Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Costești
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserică | |
| Biserică | |
| Biserica Grădiștea de Munte | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Costești | |
| Mănăstire Valea Rea |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Costești?
Costești has a population of 535 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 24.8 square miles.
Is Costești expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,816, 35% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Costești?
Costești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Costești?
There are 16 business establishments in the area.