Goychay District

Goychay (Göyçay) is a raion of Azerbaijan. It is in the central part of the county, in the Shirvan valley.[2] The capital is Goychay. There is one city and 55 villages. The region is famous for its pomegranate growing industry.

Map of Azerbaijan showing Goychay Raion
Map of Azerbaijan showing Goychay Raion
Coordinates: 40°39′11″N 47°44′26″E / 40.6531°N 47.7406°E / 40.6531; 47.7406Coordinates: 40°39′11″N 47°44′26″E / 40.6531°N 47.7406°E / 40.6531; 47.7406
CountryAzerbaijan
CapitalGoychay
Area
 • Total736 km2 (284 sq mi)
Population
 (1 January 2011)[1]
 • Total111,400
Postal code
2300
Websitewww.goychay.az

It is at the foot of Greater Caucasus mountain range.

References

  1. "Regionların inkişafı və Dövlət Proqramları Şöbəsi: Göyçay rayonu". Regional Development and State Programmes Department. Archived from the original on 23 February 2011. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
  2. "GeoNames. Göyçay Rayonu". GeoNames. Retrieved 27 May 2011.