Orsoya

Orsoya
Orsoya Location of Orsoya
Coordinates: 43°47′N 23°6′E
Country	Bulgaria
Provinces (Oblast)	Montana
Elevation	120 m (390 ft)
Population  (2005-09-13)
• Total	144
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code	3665
Area code	09728

This article is about the village in Bulgaria. For the rock formation in Antarctica, see Orsoya Rocks.

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.

See also

• List of villages in Montana Province