The  District  lies  in  the  central  part of the State of Meghalaya and is situated between approximately 25  degrees  10'  and  25  degrees  51'  N latitude, and between 90 degrees 44' and 91 degrees 49' E  longitude.  It is bounded on the north-west by Kamrup district of Assam,  on the north-east by Ri Bhoi district, on the east by  East  Khasi  Hills  district,  on the south by Bangladesh, on the west by East Garo and South   Garo Hills districts.  The district comprises  an  area  of  about  5,247   sq.kms which is 23 percent of the total area of the state. Nongstoin, covering an area of about 76.00 Sq. Kms, is the Headquarter of the District.