Janatas (Kazakh: Жаңатас, Zhaŋatas, Russian: Жанатас) is a town in Sarysu District of Jambyl Region of southern Kazakhstan.[2] The name means "New stone" in Kazakh, referring to the newly found phosphorite deposits.[3] Janatas serves as the administrative center of the district. Population: 20,731 (2009 Census results);[1] 25,927 (1999 Census results).[1]
Janatas
Жаңатас Жанатас | |
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Town | |
  Janatas Location in Jambyl Province, Kazakhstan | |
| Coordinates: 43°34′13.81″N 69°44′0.61″E / 43.5705028°N 69.7335028°E | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Region | Jambyl Region |
| District | Sarysu District |
| Settlement | 1964 |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 20,731 |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (East) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (not observed) |
Geography edit
The town lies north of the Karatau slopes, by the banks of the Burkittі (Бүркітті) river, a left tributary of the Shabakty. Saudakent village is located 25 kilometers (16 mi) to the northeast.[4]
History edit
Janatas was founded in 1964 as a settlement to serve the phosphorite deposits. In 1969, it was granted town status.[3]
The town was steadily growing until the 1990s, when most industrial enterprises closed down owing to economic hardships, and population started to decline. As of 2013, some of residential areas stand deserted.[5]
Economy edit
Industry edit
As of 2013, the only functioning industrial enterprise in the town is the phosphorite factory.[5]
Transportation edit
Janatas is connected by railway with Taraz. There is no passenger service.
There is road access to E40 and further to Taraz and Shymkent.
References edit
- ^ a b c "Население Республики Казахстан" [Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan] (in Russian). Департамент социальной и демографической статистики. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ^ "Характеристика" (in Russian). The official portal of akimat of Jambyl Region. Archived from the original on 30 June 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Жанатас" (in Russian). Географические названия мира: Топонимический словарь. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "K-42 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ a b Яломенко, Анна. "Жанатас - город, куда раньше стремились и откуда теперь бегут" (in Russian). АО «КТК». Retrieved 17 March 2015.
