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Kostel, Slovenia

Municipality of Kostel · Slovenia

Kostel is a small town in Municipality of Kostel, Slovenia with a population of 637. Elevation: 1,171 ft (357 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

637 Population 29/sq mi density
1,171 ft Elevation 357 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
55.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Ljubljana Timezone

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About Kostel

Kostel

Kostel is a settlement in the Municipality of Kostel in southern Slovenia. It is located on the left bank of the Kolpa River next to the border with Croatia. It is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.

People

Population637
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain55.4 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Population637
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Coordinates45.5084°, 14.9092°
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana
Country🇸🇮 Slovenia
State / ProvinceMunicipality of Kostel
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation55.4 inches (1,408 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.9 inches (28 cm)

About Kostel

Kostel is a small town in Slovenia (Municipality of Kostel) with a population of 637. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet (357 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Ljubljana.

Kostel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below Slovenia avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates45.5084°N, 14.9092°W
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.4"
46% above Slovenia avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,015 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 127 km
Mar 22, 2020 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M5.3 94 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 132 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 56 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 24 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 54 km
Jun 1, 1993 Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region M4.9 141 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 45 km
Sep 3, 1990 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia M4.8 87 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 136 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 96 km
Jan 6, 2021 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia M4.7 104 km
Apr 6, 2021 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia M4.7 112 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 63 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 62 km
Mar 22, 2020 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M4.6 94 km
Aug 16, 2021 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia M4.6 103 km
Feb 11, 2025 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia M4.6 140 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 123 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 5.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 6.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.5 in

Kostel has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.1").

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Radio Stations near Kostel

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otvoreni radio - Uživo (HR) pop AAC 48 kbps
Otvoreni Radio (HR) croatian, easy listening AAC 48 kbps
Radio KRka balkan, mix MP3 128 kbps
Laganini FM Rijeka (HR) laganini, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Radio Celje MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sova (HR) hits, news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Otok Krk (HR) easy listening, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gorski kotar (HR) folk, local news MP3 128 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Fitness (HR) fitness AAC 48 kbps
Laganini Rijeka (HR) MP3 128 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Hot (HR) hits, hot hits AAC 48 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Love (HR) love songs AAC 48 kbps
Radio Korzo (HR) local music, pop MP3 256 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Chill (HR) chill, chillout AAC 48 kbps
Radio Krka (HR) various MP3 320 kbps
Pomorski Radio Bakar (HR) mix MP3 256 kbps
Radio DUR MP3 128 kbps
Radio Terminal alternative MP3 320 kbps
Radio Labin (HR) MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Kostel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Base 20
Centar za posjetitelje "Velike zvijeri"
etnographic museum
Gasilski muzej Predgrad
Kočevski rog – Baza 20
Memorijalni muzej Ivan Goran Kovačić
Muzej lova, ribolova i šumarstva
Muzej Ribnica
Muzej žaba
Partisan hospital Jelendol
Partizanska bolnišnica Zgornji Hrastnik
Pokrajinski muzej Kočevje
Rokodelski Center Ribnica

Libraries in Kostel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Knjižnica Kočevje0.0
Knjižnica Miklova hiša Ribnica0.0

Restaurants in Kostel

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Izletniška Kmetija Zdravić
Slender - KolpaRaft

Castles in Kostel

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kostel Castle

Gas Stations in Kostel

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrol - Petrina

Stadiums & Teams in Kostel

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kostel

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
skijalište Vučići 0.0 $0
Rudnik Tršće 0.0 $0
Celjska koca 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kostel

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik AirportLJULarge Airport
Rijeka AirportRJKLarge Airport
Cerklje ob Krki Air BaseMedium Airport
Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight FieldSmall Airport
Celje AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerknica-Marof AirfieldSmall Airport
Dobova AirfieldSmall Airport
Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grobničko Polje AirfieldSmall Airport
Hude Ravne - Dole pri Litiji AirfieldSmall Airport
Imeno FieldSmall Airport
Kamnik - Dulnica AirfieldSmall Airport
Kaplja Vas ULMSmall Airport
Metlika Prilozje AirfieldSmall Airport
Novi Lazi AirstripSmall Airport
Novo Mesto AirfieldSmall Airport
Otočac AirfieldSmall Airport
Podpeč AirfieldSmall Airport
Postojna AirfieldSmall Airport
Prekopa AirstripSmall Airport
Šentvid pri Stični AirfieldSmall Airport
Sostro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Trebnje AirfieldSmall Airport
Zagorje ob Savi AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kostel

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cerkev sv. Duha
Cerkev sv. Jerneja
Sv. Peter
Sv. Trije kralji
Sveta Mikula
Sveta Trojica
Sveti Lenart
Sveti Štefan
Župnijska cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja
Župnijska cerkev sv. Jakoba

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Elevation
385 m (1,263 ft)
Area
0.6 km² (0.2 mi²)
Website
kostel.si/

🇸🇮 About Slovenia

Capital Ljubljana
Population 2,067,372
Area 20,273 km²
GDP (USD) $69,255,264,238
GDP per capita $32,660
HDI 0.920
Life expectancy 82.0 years
Internet users 90.4%
Urban population 55.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Slovene
Calling code +386
TLD .si
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Slovenia

21 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day novo leto
Jan 2 New Year's Day novo leto
Feb 8 Prešeren Day Prešernov dan
Apr 5 Easter Sunday velikonočna nedelja in ponedeljek
Apr 6 Easter Monday velikonočna nedelja in ponedeljek
Apr 27 Day of Uprising Against Occupation dan upora proti okupatorju
May 1 Labour Day praznik dela
May 2 Labour Day praznik dela
May 2 Primož Trubar Day dan Primoža Trubarja
May 24 Pentecost binkoštna nedelja
Jun 25 Statehood Day dan državnosti
Aug 14 Sovereignty Day dan suverenosti
Aug 15 Assumption Day Marijino vnebovzetje
Aug 15 Unification of Prekmurje Slovenes with the Mother Nation združitev prekmurskih Slovencev z matičnim narodom
Sep 15 Integration of Primorska into the Homeland priključitev Primorske k matični domovini
Sep 23 Slovenian Sports Day dan slovenskega športa
Oct 31 Reformation Day dan reformacije
Nov 1 Day of the Dead dan spomina na mrtve
Nov 23 Rudolf Maister Day dan Rudolfa Maistra
Dec 25 Christmas Day božič
Dec 26 Independence and Unity Day dan samostojnosti in enotnosti

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kostel

What is the population of Kostel?

Kostel has a population of 637 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kostel?

Kostel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.4 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.

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