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]

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]

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[ru] Кумкент