Aban, Russia
Settlement in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
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Aban (Russian: А́бан) is a rural locality (a settlement) and the administrative center of Abansky District of Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. Population: 9,187 (2010 census);[3] 9,823 (2002 census);[9] 10,382 (1989 Soviet census).[10]
Aban
Абан | |
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Settlement[1] | |
Bogutskogo Square (August 2009) | |
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 Interactive map of Aban | |
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| Coordinates: 56°40′N 96°03′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Krasnoyarsk Krai |
| Administrative district | Abansky District[1] |
| Selsoviet | Abansky Selsoviet[1] |
| First mentioned | 1762[2] |
| Rural locality status since | January 1, 2007[1] |
| Elevation | 239 m (784 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 9,187 |
• Estimate (2021) | 8,618 (−6.2%) |
| • Capital of | Abansky District, Abansky Selsoviet |
| • Municipal district | Abansky Municipal District[4] |
| • Rural settlement | Abansky Rural Settlement[4] |
| • Capital of | Abansky Municipal District,[4] Abansky Rural Settlement[5] |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (MSK+4  [6]) |
| Postal code[7] | 663740 |
| Dialing code | +7 39163[8] |
| OKTMO ID | 04601401101 |
Geography
It is located on the Aban River, 62 kilometers (39 mi) northeast of Kansk-Yeniseysky railway station (on the Krasnoyarsk—Irkutsk line).
History
It was first mentioned in 1762.[2] It was granted urban-type settlement status in 1965[11] and held it until January 1, 2007, when it was demoted in status to that of a settlement of rural type.[1]
Economy
Coal output (the Abansky coal deposit). Logging, timber treatment, creamery, light industry enterprises.
Mars
The name Aban has been used for a crater on the planet Mars by the International Astronomical Union, although not specifically commemorating the village.[12]