Abaza (town)

Abaza (town)

Abaza ( _ru. Абаза́) is a town in the Republic of Khakassia, Russia, located on the Abakan River 144 km south of Abakan. Population: 17,500 (2005 est.); 18,052 (2002 Census); 17,630 (1989 Census).

The town was founded in 1856 and developed on the strength of iron ore deposits; the extraction industry is still important to the local economy.

Abaza was granted urban-type settlement status in 1957 and town status in 1966.

External links

* [http://abaza.boxmail.biz Official website of Abaza] ru icon


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