Goychay District

district of Azerbaijan

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.

Goychay
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; 47.7406
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.

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