[1] The town is Changnyeong county's administrative, business, and traffic center where most of the farm produce is bought and sold.

It is nearly in the center of the county and is accessible via the Seoul-Busan expressway and national roads 5 and 24.

Changnyeong Town contains many national treasures and is situated in the middle of Changnyeong county's three major tourist attractions, Upo wetland, Bugok natural hotsprings, and Hwawang mountain.

The eastern part of the town is mountainous beginning with Mount Hwawang.

The western part of the town has a hot and humid climate and is made up of rolling plains which are used for cultivating rice, onions, garlic, and peppers.