Kumkent
Village in Turkestan Region, Kazakhstan
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Kumkent (Kazakh: Құмкент) is a village in Sozak District in Turkestan Region of Kazakhstan. It is the head of the Kumkent rural district (KATO code - 515643100).[1] Population: 2,063 (2009 census results);[2] 2,038 (1999 census results).[2]
CountryKazakhstan
Kumkent
Құмкент | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Sentinel-2 image of Kyzylkol lake and Kumkent village | |
  Kumkent Location in Kazakhstan | |
| Coordinates: 43°46′08″N 69°36′50″E | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Region | Turkestan Region |
| District | Sozak District |
| Rural District | Kumkent Rural District |
| Population (2009) | |
• Total | 2,063 |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (East Kazakhstan Time) |
The archaeological remains of the ancient Kumkent fortification are located to the southwest.[3]
Geography
Kyzylkol lake lies close to the village and the Akzhar lakes lie to the northeast. The district center is the settlement of Sholakkorgan, located 39 kilometers (24 mi) to the west of Kumkent.[4]
