Janatas
Жаңатас Жанатас | |
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Town | |
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) |
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]