Quick facts about Irkutsk
| Area: | 767,00 sq km |
| Location: | Located on the Irkutsk-Cheremhovskaya Plain where the Irkut River flows into the Angara, 66 km south-west from the Lake Baikal. |
| Geographic coordinates: |
52 18 N, 104 15 E |
| Population: | approx 592,400 (2005 est.) |
| Foundation: | 1686 (Irkutsk received a city status). |
| Climate: | The climate is continental. The average temperature in January -15 C, in July +19 C. |
| UTC/GMT Offset: | UTC/GMT + 8 hours |
| Area code: | 3952 |
| Major attractions: | Lake Baikal, Irkutsk Museum. |
