Milyanfan

Milyanfan (Kyrgyz: Милянфан; Russian: Милянфан, from Dungan: Милёнчуан, romanized: Milionpfan; 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
A view of Milyanfan from the fields west of the village
Interactive map of Milyanfan
Milyanfan
Coordinates: 42°57′36″N 74°48′00″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 is ethnic Dungan.

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]

Population

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
2009	4,160	—
2021	5,271	+1.99%
Note: resident population; Sources:[1][3]