Quick facts about Yoshkar-Ola
| Area: | 100,0 sq km |
| Location: | Located in the central part of the Russian Federation |
| Geographic coordinates: |
56 38 N, 47 52 E |
| Population: | approx 248,700 (2008 est.) |
| Foundation: | 1584 |
| Climate: | The city is situated in a temperate continental climate, with an average temperature of +19°C in July and an average temperature of -13°C in January. |
| UTC/GMT Offset: | UTC/GMT + 3 hours |
| Area code: | 8362 |
| Major attractions: | City Museum, Picture-gallery, Central Park, Boulevard of Victory |
