Country Russia Administratively subordinated to Town of Abaza Urban okrug Abaza Urban Okrug | Federal subject Republic of Khakassia Administrative center of Town of Abaza Administrative center of Abaza Urban Okrug | |
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Abaza (Russian: Абаза́; Khakas: Абаза) is a town in the Republic of Khakassia, Russia, located on the Abakan River 144 kilometers (89 mi) south of Abakan. Population: 17,115 (2010 Census); 18,052 (2002 Census); 17,630 (1989 Census).
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History
It was founded in 1856 and developed on the strength of iron ore deposits; the extraction industry is still important to the local economy. The metallurgical plant was in operation until 1926. The settlement serving the plant was known as Abaza, an abbreviation of Abakan and Zavod (plant). Abaza was granted urban-type settlement status in 1957 and town status in 1966.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the Town of Abaza—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the Town of Abaza is incorporated as Abaza Urban Okrug.
Sport
Some bandy is played in Abaza.[1][2]