Orsoya Explained

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.

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