Orsoya

Orsoya
Orsoya is located in Bulgaria
Orsoya
Orsoya
Location of Orsoya
Coordinates: 43°47′N 23°6′E / 43.783°N 23.100°E / 43.783; 23.100
Country Bulgaria
Provinces
(Oblast)
Montana
Elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2005-09-13)
 • Total
144
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
3665
Area code09728

Orsoya (Bulgarian: Орсоя [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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