• Area

  877 sq km

• Location

  It is located in the Far East of Russia on the island Sachalin.

• Geographic coordinates

  46 57 N, 142 44 E

• Population

  181,728 (2010 est.)

• Foundation

  1882

• Climate

  The climate is continental with cold winters and hot summers. 

• UTC/GMT Offset

  UTC/GMT + 11 hours

• Area code

  4242

• Major attractions

  Museum of Local Lore; Gagarin Park