Zhanakala

Zhanakala (, Jañaqala; Жангала) is a town in north-western Kazakhstan. It is the seat of Zhanakala District in West Kazakhstan Region. Population:

Geography
The town is located close to where the Kushum river flows into lake Birkazan.

Climate
Zhanakala has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen: BSk), characterized by cold winters and hot summers.