Goychay Rayon
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| Goychay | |
|---|---|
| — Rayon — | |
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| Coordinates: 40°39′11″N 47°44′26″E / 40.6531°N 47.7406°ECoordinates: 40°39′11″N 47°44′26″E / 40.6531°N 47.7406°E | |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Capital | Goychay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 736 km2 (284 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January 2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 111,400 |
| Postal code | 2300 |
| Website | www.goychay.az |
Goychay (Göyçay) is a rayon of Azerbaijan. It is in the central part of the county.[2] The capital is Goychay. There is one city and 55 villages. The region is famous for its pomegranate growing industry.
Goychay rayon is in the Shirvan valley. It is at the footsteps of Greater Caucasus mountain range.
References [change]
- ↑ "Regionların inkişafı və Dövlət Proqramları Şöbəsi: Göyçay rayonu". Regional Development and State Programmes Department. http://www.medgis.org/aran/goychay.php. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
- ↑ "GeoNames. Göyçay Rayonu". GeoNames. http://www.geonames.org/586482/goeycay-rayonu.html. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
