The province is on the northern coast of mainland Papua New Guinea and has many of the country's highest peaks, active volcanoes and its biggest mix of languages.

Each province in Papua New Guinea has one or more districts, and each district has one or more Local Level Government (LLG) areas.

[2][3][4] Tertiary educational institutions in Madang Province include: The province was governed by a decentralised provincial administration, headed by a Premier, from 1978 to 1995.

Following reforms taking effect that year, the national government reassumed some powers, and the role of Premier was replaced by a position of Governor, to be held by the winner of the province-wide seat in the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea.

[6][7] The province and each district is represented by a Member of the National Parliament.