Loban

a river in Kirov Oblast, RSFSR, right tributary of the Kil’mez’ (Viatka Basin). Length, 169 km; basin area, 2,810 sq km. The Loban’ is formed by the confluence of the Belaia and Chernaia Loban’ rivers. It flows south-southeast through a marshy lowland. The river is fed primarily by snow. Average water discharge 56 km from the mouth is 14.3 cu m per sec (maximum discharge, 625 cu m per sec). The Loban’ is used for floating logs.