Vorsma

Town in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vorsma (Russian: Во́рсма) is a town in Pavlovsky District of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, located on the Kishma River (Oka's tributary), 71 kilometers (44 mi) southwest of Nizhny Novgorod, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 11,620(2010 census);[3] 12,629(2002 census);[7] 13,648(1989 Soviet census).[8]

CountryRussia
First mentioned16th century[2]
Postal codes[6]
606120, 606121
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Vorsma is located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
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Vorsma (Nizhny Novgorod Oblast)
Coordinates: 55°59′N 43°15′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectNizhny Novgorod Oblast[1]
Administrative districtPavlovsky District[1]
Town of district significanceSelsovietVorsma[1]
First mentioned16th century[2]
Town status since1955
Population
  Total
11,620
  Estimate 
(2021)
10,162 (−12.5%)
  Capital ofPavlovsky District,[1] town of district significance of Vorsma[1]
  Municipal districtPavlovsky Municipal District[4]
  Urban settlementVorsma Urban Settlement[4]
  Capital ofPavlovsky Municipal District,[4] Vorsma Urban Settlement[4]
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK Edit this on Wikidata[5])
Postal codes[6]
606120, 606121
OKTMO ID22642103001
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History

The village of Vorsma was first mentioned in the 16th century.[2] It was granted town status in 1955.[citation needed]

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated within Pavlovsky District as the town of district significance of Vorsma.[1] As a municipal division, the town of district significance of Vorsma is incorporated within Pavlovsky Municipal District as Vorsma Urban Settlement.[4]

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