It is located in southern Wabag, the capital town of Enga Province.

Kandep shares land borders with Laiagam - Porgera, Wabag, and Wapenimanda District, along with additional land borders between the Southern Highlands, the Western Highlands provinces, and the newly Provinces.

Access via Kandep - Mendi Road is currently unavailable due to construction efforts; however, the Kandep - Magarima Road remains connected.

Kandep LLG comprises council wards from Lai and Mariant.

The Lai River which flows from north to south divides the District into two LLGs.