Administrative divisions of Nizhny Novgorod
| Nizhny Novgorod, Russia | |
|---|---|
| As of 2014: | |
| # of cities (parts) (части) | 2 |
| # of city districts (районы) | 8 |
| # of municipal settlements (муниципальные образования— посёлки) | 18 |
| # of micro-districts (муниципальные образования— микрорайоны) | 17 |
The city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, is divided into two parts (Upper City and Lower City), eight districts, which are in turn subdivided into micro-districts, and municipal settlements.
Upper City - historical and cultural part. Located on the right hilly bank of the Oka River. It is divided into three districts.
Lower City - an industrial and commercial area. Located on the left lowland bank of the Oka River. It is divided into five districts.