Milyanfan (Kyrgyz: Милянфан; Russian: Милянфан, from Dungan: Милёнчуан; Hanzi: 米粮川) is a village in the Ysyk-Ata District of the Chüy Region of Kyrgyzstan. Its population was 5,271 in 2021.[1] It is located near the southern bank of the river Chüy, which forms Kyrgyzstan's border with Kazakhstan.
Milyanfan | |
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Coordinates: 42°57′36″N 74°48′00″E / 42.96000°N 74.80000°E | |
Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Region | Chüy Region |
District | Ysyk-Ata District |
Elevation | 655 m (2,149 ft) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 5,271 |
Most of the population are ethnic Dungans.
The village is the birthplace of Sergeant Mansuz Vanakhun (ru) (Russian: Мансуз Ванахун) (1907–1943), who died heroically during World War II and was awarded, posthumously, the honorary title of Hero of Soviet Union. His house is preserved as a museum, and in 2005 his bust was unveiled in the village.[2]
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2009 | 4,160 | — |
2021 | 5,271 | +1.99% |
Note: resident population; Sources:[1][3] |