• Area

  144,5 sq km

• Location

  Located on the confluence of Volga and Kostroma river. Approximitely 300 km on the north-east of Moscow. 

• Geographic coordinates

  57 46 N, 40 56 E

• Population

  268,742 (2010 est.)

• Foundation

  1152

• Climate

  cold temperature boreal climate.

• UTC/GMT Offset

  UTC/GMT + 4 hours

• Area code

  4942

• Major attractions

  Museum of flax and bark; Fire tower and museum; Monastery of St. Ipaty