Goychay District
Goychay District | |
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Map of Azerbaijan showing Goychay District | |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Region | Central Aran |
| Established | 8 August 1930 |
| Capital | Goychay |
| Settlements | 56 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Natig Aghayev |
| Area | |
• Total | 740 km2 (290 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 121,700 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| Postal code | 2300 |
| Website | goychay-ih |
Goychay District (Azerbaijani: Göyçay rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. Located in the centre of the country, it belongs to Central Aran Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Agdash, Qabala, Ismayilli, Kurdamir, and Ujar. Its capital and largest city is Goychay. As of 2020, the district had a population of 121,700. It is famous for its pomegranate growing industry, and for its pomegranate festival.