Kaunas District Municipality has the second largest international airport in Lithuania (Kaunas International Airport), and is well connected by major roads (A1 highway and Via Baltica), as well as railways with other cities of Lithuania.

Kaunas District Municipality is divided into 25 elderships:[2] Vandžiogala Eldership The rivers Neman (Lithuanian: Nemunas), Neris, Nevėžis, Jiesia and Dubysa pass through the Kaunas District area.

Girionys Park is home to some rare and exotic plant life.

There are a total of 20[3] nationally recognized mounds located in Kaunas District Municipality area.

More notable mounds are: Kaunas District has a large number of nature reserves.