[2][3][4] Originally it was formerly part of the then-larger Krachi District on 1988, until the eastern part of the district was split off to create Krachi East District on 19 August 2004, which was established by Legislative Instrument (L.I.)

1755; thus the remaining part has been renamed to become Krachi West District.

However, on 14 November 2017 (effectively 15 March 2018), it was later elevated to municipal district assembly status to become Krachi East Municipal District; which was established by Legislative Instrument (L.I.)

The municipality is located in the northern part of Oti Region and has Dambai as its capital town.

In addition to Dambai, the capital and administrative centre, Krachi East District contains the following villages: Nantwi-akura Ayeremu