Aban, Russia


Aban is a rural locality and the administrative center of Abansky District of Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. Population:

Geography

It is located on the Aban River, northeast of Kansk-Yeniseysky railway station.

History

It was first mentioned in 1762. It was granted urban-type settlement status in 1965 and held it until January 1, 2007, when it was demoted in status to that of a settlement of rural type.

Economy

Coal output. 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.