# Goychay

> city in Azerbaijan

**Wikidata**: [Q1822209](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1822209)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goychay_(city))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/goychay

## Summary
Goychay is a city in Azerbaijan that serves as the administrative capital of the Goychay District. Located at coordinates 40.655277777778, 47.738888888889 and situated at an elevation of 115 meters above sea level, the city has a recorded population of 36,200 as of 2013. Historically, Goychay has served as the capital of multiple administrative divisions, including the Geokchay Uyezd and Shemakha Uyezd, reflecting its longstanding regional importance.

## Key Facts
- **Country:** Azerbaijan
- **Official Name:** Göyçay
- **Aliases:** Goychay, Геокчай
- **Classification:** City (large human settlement)
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 40.655277777778, Longitude 47.738888888889
- **Elevation:** 115 meters above sea level
- **Timezone:** UTC+04:00
- **Official Language:** Azerbaijani
- **Postal Code:** AZ2300
- **Local Dialing Code:** 2027
- **Website:** http://www.goychay.az/
- **Wikipedia Title:** Goychay (city)
- **Wikimedia Commons Category:** Göyçay
- **Sitelink Count:** 39
- **Wikipedia Languages:** 36 languages (ar, arz, az, azb, be, ce, ceb, de, en, es, fa, fi, fr, hsb, hu, hy, it, ka, kk, lt, mn, ms, nl, no, pl, pt, ro, ru, sv, szl, tg, tr, tt, uk, ur, xmf, zh)

## FAQs

**What administrative divisions has Goychay been part of?**
Goychay is currently the capital of the Goychay District, a role it has held since August 8, 1930. Historically, it was the capital of Geokchay Uyezd from 1867 to April 8, 1929, and prior to that, it was located in Shemakha Uyezd from April 10, 1840 until 1867.

**What is the population of Goychay?**
Goychay has a preferred population figure of 36,200 recorded in 2013. Other documented population figures include 42,500 (2016), 30,934 (1989), 29,206 (1979), 25,922 (1970), 16,485 (1959), 10,537 (1939), 4,281 (1926), and 2,201 (1897).

**What encyclopedic sources describe Goychay?**
Goychay is described by three major encyclopedic works: the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, the Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947), and the Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary.

**What digital identifiers are associated with Goychay?**
The city has multiple digital identifiers including Freebase ID (/m/03d1q8p), Geonames ID (586427), GNS Unique Feature ID (-2706249), OpenStreetMap Node ID (229488461), OpenWeatherMap City ID (586427), Who's On First ID (421178483), Online PWN Encyclopedia ID (3904934), and Kulturenvanteri Taxonomy ID (5523).

## Why It Matters
Goychay represents a significant urban center in Azerbaijan with continuous administrative importance spanning over 180 years. As the capital of successive administrative divisions—Shemakha Uyezd (1840–1867), Geokchay Uyezd (1867–1929), and Goychay District (1930–present)—the city has served as a consistent regional governance hub. Its population growth from 2,201 in 1897 to over 42,000 by 2016 demonstrates sustained urban development and migration attraction. The city's documentation across three major encyclopedic sources and its representation in 36 Wikipedia language editions attest to its recognized historical and cultural significance.

## Notable For
- Serving as administrative capital of three different divisions across three centuries
- Population growth of approximately 1,830% between 1897 and 2016
- Recognition in both Imperial Russian encyclopedias (Brockhaus and Efron) and Soviet-era reference works
- Multilingual global presence with Wikipedia articles in 36 languages
- Continuous documented history from 1840 to present day
- Strategic location in central Azerbaijan with dedicated postal code (AZ2300) and dialing code (2027)

## Body

### Geography and Physical Characteristics
Goychay is positioned at coordinates 40.655277777778 latitude and 47.738888888889 longitude within Azerbaijan. The city sits at an elevation of 115 meters above sea level and operates within the UTC+04:00 timezone. Its physical infrastructure includes the postal code AZ2300 and local dialing code 2027. An image of Goychay Mosque (Goychay mescidi) is available through Wikimedia Commons, representing the city's architectural landscape.

### Administrative History and Governance
Goychay's administrative history reflects the changing political landscape of the region:

**Shemakha Uyezd Period (April 10, 1840 – 1867):**
Goychay was initially located within Shemakha Uyezd, establishing its early administrative presence in the region.

**Geokchay Uyezd Period (1867 – April 8, 1929):**
The city became the capital of Geokchay Uyezd, marking its first role as an administrative center. This 62-year period solidified Goychay's regional importance during the Russian Imperial era.

**Goychay District Period (August 8, 1930 – Present):**
Following administrative reorganization, Goychay became the capital of Goychay District, a position it has maintained for over 90 years through the Soviet era and into independent Azerbaijan.

The official language of administration is Azerbaijani, and the city maintains an official website at http://www.goychay.az/.

### Demographic Evolution
Goychay has experienced substantial population growth over more than a century of documented records:

- **1897:** 2,201 (referenced from Q2163579)
- **1926:** 4,281 (referenced from Q4350766)
- **1939:** 10,537 (referenced from Q4127589)
- **1959:** 16,485 (referenced from Q4350764)
- **1970:** 25,922 (referenced from Q4350767)
- **1979:** 29,206 (referenced from Q11185939)
- **1989:** 30,934 (referenced from Q2621042)
- **2013:** 36,200 (preferred value, referenced from https://www.stat.gov.az/)
- **2016:** 42,500 (referenced from Russian Wikipedia)

This data shows consistent population growth across all recorded periods, with particularly notable increases between 1926-1939 (94% growth) and 1959-1970 (57% growth).

### Identity and Nomenclature
The city's official name is **Göyçay** (in Azerbaijani), while it is also known by aliases including **Goychay** and **Геокчай** (Geokchay in Russian). These variations reflect the multilingual heritage of the region and historical administrative changes. The native label preserves the original Azerbaijani spelling, while the aliases accommodate international and historical references.

### Documentation and Scholarly Recognition
Goychay has been documented in three significant encyclopedic works:

1. **Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary** - A comprehensive Russian-language encyclopedia published in the late Imperial period (statement subject: Q24397859)

2. **Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)** - The authoritative Soviet-era reference work (statement subject: Q101116038)

3. **Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary** - A condensed version of the major Brockhaus and Efron work (statement subject: Q24757863)

This triple documentation across different political eras underscores the city's persistent recognition as a significant urban center.

### Digital Presence and Identifiers
Goychay maintains extensive representation across digital platforms and databases:

**Geographic Databases:**
- Geonames ID: 586427
- GNS Unique Feature ID: -2706249
- OpenStreetMap Node ID: 229488461
- OpenWeatherMap City ID: 586427
- Who's On First ID: 421178483

**Encyclopedic and Reference Databases:**
- Freebase ID: /m/03d1q8p (publication date: October 28, 2013)
- Online PWN Encyclopedia ID: 3904934
- Kulturenvanteri Taxonomy ID: 5523

**Knowledge Base Metrics:**
- Sitelink Count: 39 (indicating presence across multiple Wikimedia projects)
- Snarc ID: rapping

### Wikimedia and Wikipedia Presence
Goychay has a substantial presence across Wikimedia projects:

- **Wikipedia Title:** Goychay (city)
- **Wikimedia Commons Category:** Göyçay
- **Topic's Main Category:** Category:Göyçay
- **Wikipedia Language Coverage:** 36 language editions including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Chechen, Cebuano, German, English, Spanish, Persian, Finnish, French, Upper Sorbian, Hungarian, Armenian, Italian, Georgian, Kazakh, Lithuanian, Mongolian, Malay, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Silesian, Tajik, Turkish, Tatar, Ukrainian, Urdu, Mingrelian, and Chinese.

This extensive multilingual coverage demonstrates global recognition and interest in the city.

### Associated Categories and People
The city has dedicated categories for biographical connections:

- **Category for People Born Here:** Q8050514
- **Category of Associated People:** Q7911144
- **Category for People Buried Here:** Q102810267

These categories facilitate the organization and discovery of notable individuals connected to Goychay through birth, residence, or burial.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [Source](https://www.stat.gov.az/)
3. Russian Empire census
4. 1926 Soviet census
5. 1939 Soviet census
6. 1959 Soviet census
7. 1970 Soviet census
8. 1979 Soviet census
9. 1989 Soviet census
10. GeoNames