Country Kazakhstan District Sarysu District Time zone East (UTC+6) Population 20,731 (2009) | Region Jambyl Region Settlement 1964 Local time Sunday 12:55 PM | |
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Janatas (Kazakh: Жаңатас, Zhanatas, Russian: Жанатас) is a town in Sarysu District of Jambyl Region of southern Kazakhstan. It is located in the desert in the northwest of the region, at the border with South Kazakhstan Region. The name means "New stone" in Kazakh, referring to the newly found phosphorite deposits. Janatas serves as the administrative center of the district. Population: 20,731 (2009 Census results); 25,927 (1999 Census results).
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Map of Zhanatas, Kazakhstan
History
Janatas was founded in 1964 as a settlement to serve the phosphorite deposits. In 1969, it was granted town status.
The town was steadily growing until the 1990sd, when most of the industrial enterprises closed down doe to economy crisis, and population started to decline. As of 2013, some of residential areas stand deserted.
Industry
As of 2013, the only functioning industrial enterprise in the town is the phosphorite factory.
Transportation
Janatas is connected by railway with Taraz. There is no passenger service.
There is road access to E40 and further to Taraz and Shymkent.