Elban, Work settlement in Amursky District, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia
Elban is a work settlement in Amursky District, located in eastern Russia at an elevation of about 67 meters. The settlement combines industrial infrastructure with residential areas spread across its terrain.
The settlement was founded in January 1936 as a designated work community and became instrumental in regional development from its start. It has experienced shifts in its economic role throughout the decades since its establishment.
The population of Elban reflects the broader changes in Russian industrial settlements, with numbers reaching 17,000 residents during its peak in 1991.
The settlement operates under the UTC+10:00 time zone and uses postal code 682610 for mail delivery. Visitors should keep in mind that this is an industrial area with a cold climate.
The settlement experienced significant demographic shifts, starting from 1,500 inhabitants in 1952 and currently maintaining approximately 10,155 residents in 2023.
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