Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo is bordered by the Gulf of Paria to the west, the Borough of Chaguanas to the north-west, Tunapuna–Piarco region to the north, Sangre Grande and Mayaro–Rio Claro to the east, Princes Town to the south and the City of San Fernando to the south-west.

The region is directly adjacent to the Venezuelan state of Monagas to west separated by the Gulf of Paria.

The region is situated in Central Trinidad within the Caroni Plains bordering the Gulf of Paria to west.

Much of the Central Range lies in the region which is home to the Brasso Venado and Gran Couva Waterfall.

The Point-a-Pierre Wild Fowl Trust is located on the compound of a major petrochemical and oil refinery in south Trinidad.