Goygol District
Goygol District | |
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Map of Azerbaijan showing Goygol District | |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Region | Ganja-Dashkasan |
| Established | 8 August 1930 |
| Capital | Goygol |
| Settlements | 45 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Elvin Pashaev |
| Area | |
• Total | 920 km2 (360 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 64,600 |
| • Density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| Postal code | 2500 |
| Website | goygol-ih |
Goygol District (Azerbaijani: Göygöl rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan, situated in the western part of the country within the Ganja-Dashkasan Economic Region. The district is bordered by districts of Goranboy, Kalbajar, Dashkasan, Shamkir, Samukh, and the city of Ganja. Its administrative center and largest city is Goygol, close to the Goygol Lake. Originally established in the early 19th century as "Helenendorf" by German settlers, the area has evolved into a key region for agriculture and tourism in Azerbaijan. As of 2020, Goygol District has a population of approximately 64,600 residents.