Quick facts about Chelyabinsk
| Area: | 486,00 sq km |
| Location: | Located on the eastern side of the Ural Mountains, on the Miass River. |
| Geographic coordinates: |
55 10 N, 61 25 E |
| Population: | approx 1,905,000 (2005 est.) |
| Foundation: | 1736 |
| Climate: | The climate is mostly continental with a long cold winter season, comparatively short but warm summer, and brief transitional springs and autumns. |
| UTC/GMT Offset: | UTC/GMT + 5 hours |
| Area code: | 3512 |
| Major attractions: | Opera and Ballet Theater, City Garden, Regional Museum. |
