Novorzhev (Russian: Новорже́в) is a town and the administrative center of Novorzhevsky District of Pskov Oblast, Russia, located 144 kilometers (89 mi) southeast of Pskov, on the Sorot River. Municipally, it is incorporated as Novorzhev Urban Settlement in Novorzhevsky Municipal District, the only urban settlement in the district. Population: 3,695 (2010 Census preliminary results); 4,125 (2002 Census); 5,050 (1989 Census).