Costinu | |
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  Costinu Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°0′N26°7′E / 44.000°N 26.117°E Coordinates: 44°0′N26°7′E / 44.000°N 26.117°E | |
| Country |  |
| County | Giurgiu |
| Population (2011) [1] | 2,032 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | GR |
Gostinu is a commune located in Giurgiu County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Gostinu.
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