Quick facts about Taganrog
| Area: | 105 300 sq km |
| Location: | Taganrog is located on the shore of the Azov Sea about 45 miles from Rostov-on-Don. |
| Geographic coordinates: |
47 13 N, 38 55 E |
| Population: | approx 279 000 (2005 est.) |
| Foundation: | 1698 |
| Climate: | The climate is temperately continental. |
| UTC/GMT Offset: | UTC/GMT + 3 hours |
| Area code: | 8634 |
| Major attractions: | Peter the Great Monument, Taganrog Theater named after Anton Chekhov, Alferaki Palace, Taganrog Museum of Art, Alexander I Palace, Chekhov Gymnasium, Mariinskaya Gymnasium Chekhov Library, Chekhov Shop, Depaldo stone stairs, City bar, Garibaldi Monument in Taganrog, Birthhouse of Anton Chekhov, Chekhov Monument in Taganrog, Alexander I Statue in Taganrog, Alexandrovskiye Shopping Gallery. |
