317 sq km

Location:

The capital of the Udmurtia Republic, Izhevsk is situated on the bank of the Izh River, in 40 km from its inflow into the Kama River.

Geographic
coordinates:

56 50 N, 53 10 E

Population:

approx 619,000 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

1760

Climate:

The climate in Izhevsk is temperately continental. Average temperature in winter is -14 C, in summer it can reach +16.5 C.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 5 hours

Area code:

3412

Major attractions:

Arsenal, Aleksandro-Nevsky Cathedral