Goranboy District

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Goranboy District, Administrative district in western Azerbaijan.

Located in the Ganja-Dashkasan region, Goranboy District spans 1,760 square kilometers of land at 339 meters above sea level with a population of 105,000 residents.

The district was formed on August 8, 1930, during Soviet rule as Gasim Ismailov District and reverted to its current name Goranboy in 1991.

The district maintains traditional carpet weaving practices and textile production methods that represent generations of Azerbaijani artisanal knowledge.

The district contains 80 secondary schools, 30 preschool facilities, and multiple vocational centers that serve the educational needs of local communities.

The Khudu Baba Mausoleum in Safikurd village stands among Bronze Age settlements and medieval tombs, marking centuries of continuous human presence.

Location: Azerbaijan

Inception: August 8, 1930

Capital city: Goranboy

Elevation above the sea: 339 m

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

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

GPS coordinates: 40.60762,46.79262

Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:33

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