Goygol District

Goygol is a raion (district) in northwestern Azerbaijan. It used to be named Khanlar. It was named "Goygol" after Lake Goygol on April 25, 2008.[1][2] The capital is the city of Goygol.

Map of Azerbaijan showing Xanlar raion
Map of Azerbaijan showing Xanlar raion

There are 54,000 people. The city of Goygol is the largest town, followed by Hajimelik. Important villages are: Balchili, Gushgara, Chayli, Mollajalilli, and Topalhasanli.

References
  1. Изменились названия двух городов Азербайджана
  2. Azerbaijani Khanlar Region Re-named

40°35′N 46°18′E

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