105 300 sq km

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.