Janatas

Janatas (Kazakh: Жаңатас, Jańatas, Russian: Жанатас) is a town in Sarysu District of Jambyl Region of southern Kazakhstan.[2] 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.[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
Town
Janatas Location in Jambyl Province, Kazakhstan
Coordinates: 43°34′13.81″N 69°44′0.61″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)

History

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 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.[4]

Economy

Industry

As of 2013, the only functioning industrial enterprise in the town is the phosphorite factory.[4]

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.

References

1. "Население Республики Казахстан" (in Russian). Департамент социальной и демографической статистики. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
2. "Характеристика" (in Russian). The official portal of akimat of Jambyl Region. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
3. "Жанатас" (in Russian). Географические названия мира: Топонимический словарь. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
4. Яломенко, Анна. "Жанатас - город, куда раньше стремились и откуда теперь бегут" (in Russian). АО «КТК». Retrieved 17 March 2015.