Located in the Manitoulin District, the township had a population of 753 in the 2021 Canadian census.

There are three smaller communities: Billings, Bowser's Corner, and Pleasant Valley.

The falls begin at the end of the upper Kagawong river, and flow past a series of small, cascading waterfalls down a winding trail towards Mudge Bay.

In addition to the falls, Kagawong is also home to a Transportation and Communication Museum, Art Gallery, Anglican Church, several sandy beaches, and many camping and cottage rental opportunities.

[1] Mother tongue (2021):[1] Highway 540 is the main road in the township and provides connections to Gore Bay and Mindemoya.