Goychay region is located in Shirvan valley, at the footsteps of Greater Caucasus mountain range.
The biggest populated settlements include Bığır, Ləkçılpaq, Çaxırlı and İncə villages.
[3][4] Goychay and Yukhari Shirvan rivers pass through the region which contributes to raw materials used for products used for construction.
Goychay is rich with river rocks and soft sand, and the clay deposits found in the vicinity of Qarabaqqal village are used for brick production.
This climate type is characterized by its mild and moisture winter and dry and warm summer.
[5] The existing river network in the Goychay region flows from the Greater Caucasus to the Kur-Araz lowland.
The average annual water consumption of the river is 12kub m / sec, of which 30-35% is in spring, 20-25% in summer, 18-22% in fall, and 15-17% occur in winter.
Due to a 1859 earthquake in Shamakhi, many of its residents moved to the west establishing a village of Goychay.
Because of demographic growth, the Russian Imperial government created Goychay Uyezd within Baku Governorate during its administrative reforms in December 1867.
[6] The economy Goychay district is based on industrial agriculture, consumer market, transportation, and communication.
The total value of goods produced by various enterprises, organizations, and individuals operating in the region was approximately 248,331.0 thousand AZN according to the statistics of 2016.
[11] The region's industry was mainly represented by food, non-metallic mineral products, electricity, and the distribution of gas and water.
[7][8][9][12] The major agricultural outputs of the region are grain, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products related to livestock.
The statistics of January 1, 2017, indicated that the number of livestock in the region was like the following: cattle (38047), including 19566 cows and camels, 57019 sheep and goats.
[9][14][7] In 2016, the total cost of various communication services was worth 805.2 thousand AZN provided by enterprises located within the district or Azerbaijan.