8,829 hectares

Location:

The city lies on the Volkhov River just below its outflow from the Lake Ilmen.

Geographic
coordinates:

58 30 N, 31 20 E

Population:

approx 230,600 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

859

Climate:

The climate is temperate continental.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 3 hours

Area code:

81622

Major attractions:

St Sofia Cathedral, Kremlin, many churches and monasteries.