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Country
  
Russia

Administrative district
  
Pavlovsky District

Local time
  
Wednesday 6:50 AM

Federal subject
  
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

Town of district significance
  
Vorsma

Vorsma

Administrative center of
  
Pavlovsky District, town of district significance of Vorsma

Municipal district
  
Pavlovsky Municipal District

Weather
  
2°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 81% Humidity

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); 12,629 (2002 Census); 13,648 (1989 Census).

Contents

Map of Vorsma, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia

History

The village of Vorsma was first mentioned in the 16th century. 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. As a municipal division, the town of district significance of Vorsma is incorporated within Pavlovsky Municipal District as Vorsma Urban Settlement.

References

Vorsma Wikipedia