7543 hectares of wheat and 7074 hectares are barley are sown in Goychay district (total 14617 hectares). Tourism Transportation In 2016, 893 thousand tons of cargo and 13697 thousand passengers were transported. Compared to 2015, 25 thousand tons or 2.9 percent of cargo and 514 thousand people or 3.9 percent more passengers were transported. Transportation routes connecting Baku with the city center. Communication In 2016, the total cost of various communication services was worth 805.2 thousand AZN provided by enterprises located within the district or Azerbaijan. It was 33.9 thousand AZN or 4.4% more than in 2015. Demographic information The population of Goychay region is 111,400 (2011 census). The average population density in the city equals to 145 persons per square km. Approximately 32.89% of the population lives in Goychay city, 67.11% live in the villages. Goychay is home to many nationalities. Ethnic composition is as follows: Azerbaijanis - 99,086 Russians - 189 Lezgins - 1,054 Ukrainians - 58 Turks - 36 Jews - 22 Tatars - 28 Avars - 2 Georgians - 2 Kurds - 6 Armenians - 3 Other minorities - 25 Prominent people from Goychay Habibi Ali khan Gantemir Rasul Rza Ali Kerim Anvar Mammadkhanli Isgender Coshgun Anar Rzayev Ali Samadli Ibrahim Goychayli Emin Mahmudov Festivals Goychay Pomegranate Festival is a major event that takes place annually in the city of Goychay starting on 3 November 2006 by Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Executive Authority of the Goychay Region. The event embraces a fair and an exhibition of Azerbaijani fruit-cuisine that presents different varieties of pomegranates as well as many kinds of pomegranate products produced in local enterprises. Within the framework of this event, holding a parade has become an integral part of the festival which includes traditional Azerbaijani dances and Azerbaijani music. The competitions such as the biggest pomegranate or pomegranate eating competition are minor events held to make the festival more attractive for the visitors. Festival usually takes place in autumn (mainly in October). References External links Goychay website Map of the region Districts of Azerbaijan