Quick facts about Vologda
| Area: | 100,0 sq km |
| Location: | Located in the central part of the Russian Federation, 460 km to the north of Moscow. |
| Geographic coordinates: |
59 12 N, 39 51 E |
| Population: | approx 293,000 (2005 est.) |
| Foundation: | 1147 |
| Climate: | Vologda has a temperate continental climate, with an average temperature of +17,3 C in July and an average temperature of -8,5 C in January. |
| UTC/GMT Offset: | UTC/GMT + 3 hours |
| Area code: | 8172 |
| Major attractions: | Vologda Kremlin, Saint Sophia Cathedral, the Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery |
