It is situated at the centre of the state, bordering with Kelantanese territories of Kota Bharu to the north, Pasir Puteh to the east,Terengganu State to the southeast, Tanah Merah to the west and Kuala Krai to the south.

Owing to its rapid pace of development and active economic sector, Machang was upgraded as a full District on January 1, 1952.

[5] The territory is still largely agrarian, home to a lot of paddy fields, palm and rubber plantations.

Among the attractions that get frequented a lot in Machang District are the hot springs that are situated in Kampung Rengas Tok Bok, Hutan Lipur Bukit Bakar,[6] Air Terjun Jeram Linang[7] and Hutan Lipur Cabang Tongkat.

List of LMS district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)