31,7 sq km

Located on the northern coast of the Black Sea near the Sea of Azov.

Geographic
coordinates:

44 90 N, 37 30 E

Population:

approx 57,000

Foundation:

1846

Climate:

The climate is moderately wet and warm with a lot of sunny days, long hot summer and mild winter.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 3 hours

Area code:

6133

Major attractions:

The open- air Gorgjppia museum, the Russian gates, Nature North-Caucasian Sanctuary, Bolshoy Utrish, the OPO dolphinarium.