Originally established in the early 19th century as "Helenendorf" by German settlers, the area has evolved into a key region for agriculture and tourism in Azerbaijan.

[2] The modern history of Goygol city began in 1819 when German settlers from Kingdom of Württemberg established a settlement called Helenendorf which became the administrative center of the area.

The current Agrarian Industry Plant in Goygol was initially constructed as a winery by the Fohrer brothers, who were pioneers in wine and cognac production in the region.

[3][4] During the Soviet era, the administrative center, originally called Helenendorf underwent several name changes reflecting the political climate of the time.

[5][6] Access to the southern portions of the district remains restricted due to its proximity to the Nagorno-Karabakh region and the armistice line.

The climate in Goygol is temperate, with warm summers and mild winters, supporting agricultural activities such as viticulture and farming.

[7][8] There are 27 administrative territorial units in Goygol district including a city (Goygol city), 5 towns (Khanlar, Gizilgaya, Hajimelik, Ashaghi Zurnabad and Firuzabad) and 39 villages[7] such as Balchili, Gushgara, Chayli, Mollajalilli, and Topalhasanli.

Additionally, the district features 3 parks, providing spaces for recreation and community events.

[8] There are 76 types of trees and shrubs in the forest of Goygol National Park including Oriental beech, Oriental oak, Caucasian hornbeam, hook-shaped pines, birchs, maples, cornelian cherry, elderberry, blackberry, rosa canina, common hazel and medlar.

[8][14] There are pyrites, uranium, marble, limestone, and mineral water in the territory of the Goygol district.