Quick facts about Saratov
| Area: | 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 |
