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