The Province of Namangan is situated in the north-eastern part of the Fergana Valley, on the right bank of Syrdarya River covering an area 7 900 square kilometers. The climate is typically continental, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

The population of the Province is 1 862 000, with 62,3 % living in the rural areas and 37,7 % in towns.

The Province is divided into 11 administrative districts with Namangan City as the administrative center. The city has a population of 341 000. Other important towns are Kasansay, Pap, Uchkurgan, Turakurgan, Chartac, Khakolabad and Chust.