Goychay (Göyçay) is a rayon of Azerbaijan famous for its pomegranates. The average population density in the city equals to 140 persons per square km. The distance between Goychay rayon and capital Baku is 226 km. The rayon consists of a city and 55 villages. The biggest populated settlements include Bigir, Lachiplag, Chakhirli and Inja villages. There are rich clay deposits in Garabaggal village, river stone, gravel and sand near Chayirli village and Goychay river bed. The main economic sector of the region is agriculture. This sector is based upon grain-growing, cattle-breeding, silkworm-breeding, grape and fruit growing.
Address: Göyçay şəhəri M.Ə.Rəsulzade küç. 129 Tel.: 0167-5-51-99
