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Costești, Romania

Iași County · Romania

Costești is a small town in Iași County, Romania with a population of 1,174. Elevation: 515 ft (157 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,174 Population 41/sq mi density
515 ft Elevation 157 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,660 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,660 median income

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About Costești

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

Population1,174
Density41/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,660

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Population1,174
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Coordinates47.2343°, 26.9262°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceIași County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (605 mm)
Annual Snowfall36.4 inches (92 cm)
Median Household Income$15,660

About Costești

Costești is a small town in Romania (Iași County) with a population of 1,174. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet (157 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Costești is $15,660, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Costești vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,660
79% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Costești experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area28.7 sq mi (74.4 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates47.2343°N, 26.9262°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Romania avg
Snowfall 36.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 1, 2021.

Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 86 km
Aug 1, 2021 3 km W of Vulture?ti, Romania M4.3 64 km
Jun 29, 2015 2 km NNW of Domne?ti-Târg, Romania M4.3 135 km
Oct 14, 1990 4 km NE of Ire?ti, Romania M4.2 142 km
Mar 16, 2013 1 km SSW of Sascut, Romania M4.2 117 km
Jan 30, 2006 2 km WSW of B?l??e?ti, Romania M4.1 138 km
Feb 13, 2005 2 km N of Or??eni-Deal, Romania M4.1 55 km
Aug 14, 1996 3 km SW of Ruc?reni, Romania M4.0 143 km
May 30, 1990 3 km W of Vizantea-Mân?stireasc?, Romania M4.0 140 km
Mar 31, 2006 3 km NNE of Fitione?ti, Romania M4.0 136 km
May 31, 1990 3 km SW of R?coasa, Romania M3.9 140 km
Nov 14, 1998 7 km SSE of Oituz, Romania M3.8 124 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 135 km
Apr 7, 2005 1 km E of Vii?oara, Romania M3.7 120 km
Aug 7, 1991 0 km WSW of Rugine?ti, Romania M3.6 131 km
Jan 19, 2000 2 km S of Dr?gu?eni, Romania M3.6 85 km
Nov 11, 1990 2 km ENE of Corbasca, Romania M3.4 107 km
Jul 19, 1990 1 km SSE of Valea Seac?, Romania M3.3 112 km
Jul 9, 1992 3 km SSE of Cre?e?ti, Romania M3.3 105 km
Jun 20, 2008 1 km N of Câmpurile de Jos, Romania M3.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Costești has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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Museums in Costești

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Alexandru Ioan Cuza" Memorial Museum
"Vasile Alecsandri" Museum
Căminul cultural ”Ludovic Antal”
Cotnari Archaeological Park
Cucuteni Archaeological Site Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Muzeul Boroșoaia
Vineyard and Wine Museum

Libraries in Costești

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Deleni;Gradinita Deleni0.0
Biblioteca municipală0.0
Căminul Cultural0.0

Farmers Markets in Costești

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Deal
Piața Hârlău
Piata Vale Pascani
Viosand Market

Restaurants in Costești

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mănânci bine “LA LIMITA DE 30km”

Stadiums & Teams in Costești

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Airports Near Costești

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Iaşi International AirportIASLarge Airport
Suceava Ștefan cel Mare International AirportSCVLarge Airport
Aerodromul GirovSmall Airport
Botoșani AirfieldSmall Airport
Dumbrava Roșie AirfieldSmall Airport
Iaşi SudSmall Airport
Mărgineni AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarata AirfieldSmall Airport
Timișești AirfieldSmall Airport
Zanesti AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Costești

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Costești

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
229 m (751 ft)
Founded
1454
Postal Code
707150

🇷🇴 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 Costești

What is the population of Costești?

Costești has a population of 1,174 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 28.7 square miles.

Is Costești expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,660, 79% 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 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches, with 36.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Costești?

There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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