Zhanatas

Also known as Zhangatas

Janatas is a town in Sarysu District of Jambyl Region of southern Kazakhstan. The name means 'New Stone' in Kazakh, referring to the newly found phosphorite deposits. Janatas serves as the administrative center of the district. Population:

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Settlement.official_name: Janatas
Settlement.other_name: Жанатас
Settlement.native_name: Жаңатас
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.pushpin_map: Kazakhstan
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 300
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Jambyl Province, Kazakhstan
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Kazakhstan
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Jambyl Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Sarysu District
Settlement.established_title: Settlement
Settlement.established_date: 1964
Settlement.population_as_of: 2009
Settlement.population_total: 20,731

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==Geography== The town lies north of the Karatau slopes, by the banks of the Burkitti (Бүркітті) river, a left tributary of the Shabakty. Saudakent village is located to the northeast.

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