Following the Dila River upstream forms the northern boundary of Dalwangan with Impalutao and Kibuwa.

To the south the Kalatugunan Creek marks the boundary between Dalwangan and Capitan Angel[4] Dalwangan is characterized with a flat and rolling terrain to the north and east, and gently sloping to mountainous to the south and west intermittently incised with deep gorges formed by the Sawaga, Ipoon, and Lalawan Rivers.

The village was officially designated as a barrio in 1913 but was only organized by order of Bukidnon governor Manuel Fortich on March 26, 1915.

Throughout the 20th century Dalwangan has been progressive as a result of its location along the Sayre Highway and the establishment of the Malaybalay Stock Farm and various government research institutions for agriculture.

Dalwangan is primarily agriculture-driven with sugarcane, maize, pineapples, vegetables, and livestock as its primary resources.