Yalta

City on the southern Crimean Peninsula City in CrimeaYalta Ялта (Russian and Ukrainian)City FlagCoat of armsAnthem: Southern CapitalInteractive map of YaltaYaltaLocation of Yalta within CrimeaShow map of CrimeaYaltaLocation of Yalta within Ukraine Show map of UkraineYaltaLocation of Yalta within RussiaShow map of European RussiaYaltaLocation of Yalta within EuropeShow map of EuropeCoordinates: 44°29′58″N 34°10′12″E / 44.49944°N 34.17000°E / 44.49944; 34.17000RepublicCrimeaMunicipalityYalta MunicipalityArea • Total17.41 km2 (6.72 sq mi)Elevation40 m (130 ft)Population (2014) • Total76,746 • Density4,408/km2 (11,420/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)Postal codes(2)98600–(2)98639Area code+7-3654Former nameYalita (until the 15th century)ClimateCfa Yalta (Ukrainian and Russian: Ялта) is a resort city on the south coast of the Crimean Peninsula surrounded by the Black Sea. It serves as the administrative center of Yalta Municipality, one of the regions within Crimea. Yalta, along with the rest of Crimea, is internationally recognised as part of Ukraine, and is considered part of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. However, it is controlled de facto by Russia,