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Lăcusteni, Romania

Ialomița County · Romania

Lăcusteni is a small town in Ialomița County, Romania with a population of 1,005. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,005 Population 19/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
18.2 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
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,660 median income

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About Lăcusteni

Lăcusteni

Lăcusteni is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Contea, Gănești, Lăcusteni, Lăcustenii de Jos, and Lăcustenii de Sus. Until 2004, these were part of Zătreni Commune, but were split off to form a separate commune.

People

Population1,005
Density19/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,660

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,005
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates44.6072°, 27.6757°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceIalomița County
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (463 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$15,660

About Lăcusteni

Lăcusteni is a small town in Romania (Ialomița County) with a population of 1,005. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Lăcusteni is $15,660, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 30 business establishments.

Income: Lăcusteni vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lăcusteni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Romania avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates44.6072°N, 27.6757°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Romania avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

325 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 150 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 149 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 147 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 144 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 143 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 145 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 140 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 134 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 145 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 145 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 150 km
Jan 31, 1991 5 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 145 km
Sep 1, 1991 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania M4.8 113 km
Mar 31, 1992 10 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.7 149 km
Dec 30, 1997 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 149 km
Oct 4, 2011 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 141 km
Oct 12, 1992 8 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 142 km
Jul 30, 1993 10 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.7 148 km
Mar 29, 2014 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 146 km
Mar 14, 2018 8 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 4 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in

Lăcusteni has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Lăcusteni

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Supersonic Radio MP3 192 kbps
Stres Radio manele, manele noi MP3 128 kbps
Voces Campi -Călărași hits, manele MP3 128 kbps
Smile FM Romania -Călărași-Oltenița manele MP3
Radio Oldies oldies MP3 128 kbps
Stil FM Radio - Oltenița 88.2 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Stil FM Radio - Călărași 105.5 FM local news, local radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Super Manele manele MP3
Super Popular petrecere, populară MP3

Museums in Lăcusteni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Ionel Perlea" Memorial House
"Orasul de Floci" Museum Exhibition
Fetesti City Museum
Muzeul Satului

Train Stations in Lăcusteni

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Platonești

Stadiums & Teams in Lăcusteni

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Airports Near Lăcusteni

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boboc Air BaseMedium Airport
Feteşti Borcea Air BaseMedium Airport
BM Paramotoring and Paragliding FieldSmall Airport
Ianca AirfieldSmall Airport
Kaynardzha AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Area
100.0 km² (38.6 mi²)
Founded
1594
Postal Code
925200
Mayor
George Cristian Roman
Website
primaria-tandarei.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 Lăcusteni

What is the population of Lăcusteni?

Lăcusteni has a population of 1,005 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles.

Is Lăcusteni 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 Lăcusteni?

Lăcusteni has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lăcusteni?

There are 30 business establishments in the area.

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