Vorsma Explained

En Name:Vorsma
Ru Name:Ворсма
Coordinates:55.9833°N 58°W
Map Label Position:right
Federal Subject:Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
Adm District Jur:Pavlovsky District
Adm Selsoviet Jur:Vorsma
Adm Selsoviet Type:Town of district significance
Adm Ctr Of1:Pavlovsky District
Adm Ctr Of2:town of district significance of Vorsma
Inhabloc Cat:Town
Mun District Jur:Pavlovsky Municipal District
Urban Settlement Jur:Vorsma Urban Settlement
Mun Admctr Of1:Pavlovsky Municipal District
Mun Admctr Of2:Vorsma Urban Settlement
Pop 2010Census:11620
Established Date:16th century
Established Title:First mentioned
Current Cat Date:1955
Postal Codes:606120, 606121

Vorsma (Russian: Во́рсма) is a town in Pavlovsky District of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, located on the Kishma River (Oka's tributary), 71km (44miles) southwest of Nizhny Novgorod, the administrative center of the oblast. Population:

History

The village of Vorsma was first mentioned in the 16th century.[1] It was granted town status in 1955.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated within Pavlovsky District as the town of district significance of Vorsma.[2] As a municipal division, the town of district significance of Vorsma is incorporated within Pavlovsky Municipal District as Vorsma Urban Settlement.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Энциклопедия Города России. 2003. Большая Российская Энциклопедия. Moscow. 5-7107-7399-9. 93.
  2. Order #4-od
  3. Law #170-Z