Goranboy District

Goranboy is an administrative district in western Azerbaijan covering approximately 1,760 square kilometers at around 340 meters elevation. The area contains numerous villages and settlements scattered across a landscape shaped by agriculture and traditional land use.

The district was established in 1930 during the Soviet period under the name Gasim Ismailov District and renamed to its current name in 1991. This change occurred as Azerbaijan transitioned to independence following the end of Soviet rule.

The area is known for its tradition of carpet weaving, where craftspeople pass down techniques through families and communities. Visitors can see workshops in villages where these handmade textiles are produced with patterns unique to the region.

The district has a developed infrastructure with schools and vocational centers making it relatively easy to explore different parts of the area. Visitors should expect rural roads and agricultural landscapes that are best navigated with a suitable vehicle.

The Khudu Baba Mausoleum in Safikurd village sits among Bronze Age settlements and medieval tombs scattered across the landscape. This location reflects thousands of years of continuous human habitation in the region.

Location: Azerbaijan

Inception: August 8, 1930

Capital city: Goranboy

Elevation above the sea: 339 m

Website: http://goranboy-ih.gov.az

GPS coordinates: 40.60762,46.79262

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23