Namangan Region
Northern Fergana Valley agricultural center known for pomegranates and textile manufacturing from cotton clusters.
Namangan Region occupies the northern Fergana Valley—an agricultural zone where population density rivals the valley's other regions. The city of Namangan, Uzbekistan's third-largest, provides urban services for surrounding farming communities.
Agriculture dominates economic activity. Cotton cultivation participates in national cluster programs. Fruits, particularly the region's renowned pomegranates, generate cash income. Sericulture (silk production) continues traditional industry.
Textile manufacturing adds value to agricultural outputs. Cotton-to-textile integration through cluster programs attempts to capture more value domestically. Light industry and food processing complement textile production.
Religious conservatism characterizes the region, creating political sensitivity for secular government policies. Islamic traditions remain strong in rural areas. Development programs balance modernization with cultural accommodation.
The biological pattern is valley specialization: Namangan focuses on agricultural production and textile processing within the broader Fergana Valley economic system.