Fergana Region

Fergana Region (Uzbek: Фарғона вилояти, Fargʻona viloyati, Russian: Ферганская область) is one of the regions of Uzbekistan, located in the southern part of the Fergana Valley in the far east of the country. It borders the Namangan and Andijan Regions of Uzbekistan, as well as Kyrgyzstan (Batken and Osh Regions) and Tajikistan (Sughd Region). Its capital is the city of Fergana. It covers an area of 6,760 km2. The population is approximately 4,014,895 as of 2023, with 45% of the population living in rural areas.

Fergana Region
Фарғона вилояти
Fargʻona viloyati
Region
Palace of Khudáyár Khán
Fergana in Uzbekistan
Coordinates: 40°25′N 71°21′E
CountryUzbekistan
CapitalFergana
Government
  HokimKhayrullo Bozarov
Area
  Total6,760 km2 (2,610 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
  Total4,014,895
  Density590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (East)
ISO 3166 codeUZ-FA
Districts15
Cities9
Towns197
Villages1021
Websitewww.ferghana.uz
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