113 sq km

Location:

Located on the lake terraces along the Petrozavodsk Bay. It is a port on the Lake Onega.

Geographic
coordinates:

61 42 N, 34 22 E

Population:

approx 266,000 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

1703

Climate:

The climate is temperate continental, nautical. The average temperature in January -7 C, in July +15 C.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 3 hours

Area code:

8142

Major attractions:

Round Square, Monument to Peter I, Rotunda.