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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); 9,823 (2002 Census); 10,382 (1989 Census).
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Map of Aban, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, 663740
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. 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 (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.