Saudakent

Saudakent (Саудакент), known as Baikadam until 1993, is a town located in the Sarysu District, Zhambyl Region, Kazakhstan. It is part of Baikadam rural district (КАТО code — 316033100).

Demographics
According to the 2009 Kazakhstan census, the town has a population of 5313 people. In 1999 the town had a population of 5864.

Geography
The town is located by the banks of the Shabakty river to the southeast of the Akzhar lakes, 25 km northeast of the district center, the city of Zhanatas.

Climate
Saudakent has a semi-arid climate (Köppen: BSk) with cold winters and hot summers.