Milyanfan

Milyanfan (Kyrgyz: Милянфан; Russian: Милянфан; Dungan: Милёнчуан) is a village in the Ysyk-Ata District of the Chuy Region of Kyrgyzstan. Its population was 4,160 in 2009.[1] It is located near the southern bank of the Chuy River, which forms Kyrgyzstan's border with Kazakhstan.

Milyanfan
A view of Milyanfan from the fields west of the village
Milyanfan
Coordinates: 42°57′36″N 74°48′00″E
CountryKyrgyzstan
RegionChuy Region
DistrictYsyk-Ata District
Elevation
655 m (2,149 ft)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total4,160

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]

References
  1. "2009 population census of the Kyrgyz Republic: Chuy Region" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 2010-03-12.
  2. Okmotpress, 3 May 2005


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