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Baş Göynük, Azerbaijan

Shaki · Azerbaijan

Baş Göynük is a small town in Shaki, Azerbaijan with a population of 1,658. Elevation: 2,815 ft (858 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

1,658 Population 478/sq mi density
2,815 ft Elevation 858 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baku Timezone

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About Baş Göynük

Baş Göynük is a village and municipality in the Shaki Rayon of Azerbaijan. It is the largest settlement of Sheki region. It has a population of 13260 (2009)

People

Population1,658
Density478/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,815 ft (858 m)
Population1,658
Population Density478 / sq mi
Elevation2,815 ft (858 m)
Coordinates41.3258°, 47.1136°
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
State / ProvinceShaki
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (611 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.4 inches (6 cm)

About Baş Göynük

Baş Göynük is a small town in Azerbaijan (Shaki) with a population of 1,658. The city sits at an elevation of 2,815 feet (858 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baku.

Climate in Baş Göynük

Baş Göynük has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3°C). Average annual precipitation is 765 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3°C / 37°F -0.5° / 6.4° 35.5
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F -0.5° / 6.9° 40.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 2.6° / 11.4° 61.4
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.7° 89.0
May 17.9°C / 64°F 12.7° / 23.1° 98.3
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 16.9° / 27.9° 90.8
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.5° 55.4
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 19.6° / 30.6° 63.9
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 14.9° / 24.7° 74.8
Oct 14.3°C / 58°F 9.8° / 18.8° 63.6
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 4.3° / 11.3° 58.3
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.1° / 8.1° 33.3
Baş Göynük experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,815 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Azerbaijan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,815 ft (858 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density478/sq mi
Coordinates41.3258°N, 47.1136°W
TimezoneAsia/Baku

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Azerbaijan avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 9, 2025.

May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 37 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 81 km
Sep 4, 2015 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan M5.4 56 km
Oct 7, 2012 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan M5.4 128 km
Jun 4, 1999 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan M5.4 65 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 141 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 42 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 35 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 95 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 114 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 30 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 48 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 96 km
Jan 26, 2015 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan M5.0 147 km
Feb 5, 2019 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan M5.0 134 km
Sep 3, 2023 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan M4.9 147 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 56 km
Jan 3, 1990 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia M4.9 142 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 41 km
Apr 16, 2013 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia M4.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Porak (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
July 74°F (24°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in

Baş Göynük has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Baş Göynük

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aşağı Layısqı kənd Məktəbi
Köndələn kənd Məktəbi
Yeni Göynük kənd məktəbi
Şin kənd məktəbi
Baş Layısqı kənd məktəbi
Qumux kənd məktəbi
Cunud kənd məktəbi
Aşağı Göynük ibtidai məktəb
2 saylı məktəb Baş Göynük
1 saylı məktəb Baş Göynük
Baş Şabalıd kənd məktəbi
İnçə Zunud kənd məktəbi
Aşağı Göynük kənd məktəbi
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Museums in Baş Göynük

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bio Garden \ Şəki
Efendiev's House Museum
Hamam XIX əsr \ Şəki
Heydər Əliyev mərkəzi
Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi \ Qax
Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi \ Qax
Mirza Fatali Akhundov's House Museum
Sabit Rahman's House Museum
Shaki Museum of History and Local Lore
Sheki State Art Gallery
Tarix Muzeyi \ Qax

Libraries in Baş Göynük

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mərkəzi Kitabxana \ Şəki0.0

Farmers Markets in Baş Göynük

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar Qax
Mərkəzi Bazar \ Qax
Simsim Bazarı \ Şəki
Taza Bazar (Local Market)
Təzə Bazar \ Şəki
Ticarət Bazarı \ Qax

Restaurants in Baş Göynük

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ördək Gölü \ Baş Layısqı
Şin Restoranı

Gas Stations in Baş Göynük

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Göynük Petrol \ Aşağı Göynük

Stadiums & Teams in Baş Göynük

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Baş Göynük

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bolshiye Shiraki Air BaseMedium Airport
Gabala International AirportGBBMedium Airport
Zaqatala International AirportZTUMedium Airport
Akhty AirfieldSmall Airport
Shaki AirportSmall Airport
Tanrykulular AirportSmall Airport
Yevlakh AirportYLVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baş Göynük

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
İmam Rza Məscidi \ Baş Göynük
Meşəli Məscid \ Baş Şabalıd

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baku
Elevation
858 m (2,815 ft)
Postal Code
AZ5514

🇦🇿 About Azerbaijan

Capital Baku
Population 10,224,900
Area 86,600 km²
GDP (USD) $72,428,470,588
GDP per capita $7,133
HDI 0.760
Life expectancy 74.4 years
Internet users 89.0%
Urban population 58.5%
Currency AZN (Manat)
Languages Azerbaijani
Calling code +994
TLD .az
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baş Göynük

What is the population of Baş Göynük?

Baş Göynük has a population of 1,658 residents and is located in Azerbaijan. The population density is 478 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baş Göynük?

Baş Göynük has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

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