Abakan (river)
The Abakan (Russian: Абака́н; Khakas: Ағбан, Ağban), (from the Khakas word for "bear's blood") is a river in the Republic of Khakassia, Russia. It is a left tributary of the Yenisey. The river is used for log driving and irrigation. The city of Abakan is located at the confluence of the Abakan and the Yenisey.
| Abakan | |
|---|---|
The Abakan River | |
Mouth location | |
| Native name | Абака́н (Russian) |
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| State | Republic of Khakassia |
| Cities | Abaza, Abakan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Bolshoy Abakan |
| 2nd source | Maly Abakan |
| Mouth | Yenisey |
• location | Abakan |
• coordinates | 53°43′50″N 91°30′31″E |
| Length | 327 km (203 mi) |
| Basin size | 32,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Yenisey→ Kara Sea |
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