Official Name: | Orsoya |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Provinces (Oblast) |
Timezone: | EET |
Utc Offset: | +2 |
Timezone Dst: | EEST |
Utc Offset Dst: | +3 |
Pushpin Map: | Bulgaria |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Orsoya |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Postal Code Type: | Postal Code |
Subdivision Name1: | Montana |
Population Total: | 144 |
Population As Of: | 2005-09-13 |
Elevation M: | 120 |
Postal Code: | 3665 |
Area Code: | 09728 |
Coordinates: | 43.7833°N 29°W |
Orsoya (Bulgarian: Орсоя in Bulgarian pronounced as /orˈsɔjɐ/) is a village in north-western Bulgaria. Its name has Latin origins, namely Ursus, which stands for bear. It is located close to the Danube River, in Lom Municipality, Montana Province, 14 km. west of Lom. In Orsoya village is the protected "Ribarnitsi Orsoya" area. A necropolis was found nearby. Regular transportation links include buses to and from Lom and Vidin. There is a Community centre, a Post Office, and a Clinic. There is a large woods area surrounding the village, and a spring.
Orsoya Rocks in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica are named after the village.