Administrative divisions of Nizhny Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
As of 2014:[1]
# 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.