Orsha
Orsha (Belarusian: Орша, romanized: Orša; Russian: Орша, IPA: [ˈorʂə]; Lithuanian: Orša, Polish: Orsza) is a city in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It is situated on the fork of the Dnieper and Arshytsa river, and it serves as the administrative center of Orsha District. As of 2023, it has a population of 103,658.
Orsha
Орша | |
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Top: Orsha Saint Joseph Church, Mill Museum (Muzey Mlyn), Orsha Trinitarian Monastery, Center: The complex Jesuit Collegium of Orsha, Bottom: Orsha Holy Trinity Church, Orsha Centralnaja Railroad Station (all item from left to right) | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Orsha | |
| Coordinates: 54°30′33″N 30°25′33″E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Vitebsk Region |
| District | Orsha District |
| First mentioned | 1067 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.90 km2 (15.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 103,658 |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (6,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 211030, 211381 - 211394, 211396 - 211398 |
| Area code | +375 216 |
| License plate | 2 |
| Website | Official website |
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