380 sq km

Location:

Saratov is located in the southeast of the East-European plain in the Lower Volga region.

Geographic
coordinates:

51 30 N, 45 55 E

Population:

approx 858,000 (2005 est)

Foundation:

1590

Climate:

The climate of Saratov is temperate continental. The average annual temperature is + 6,6 C. The winters are cold and snowy; the summers are dry and hot.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 3 hours

Area code:

8452

Major attractions:

St. Trininty cathedral, Spirit Coming Down (Dukhososhestvensky) cathedral, 2.8 km bridge connecting Saratov with Engels, Conservatory, Covered Market