The topography of Makham Sung subdistrict is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand.

The Khwae Noi River flows on the boundary of Makham Sung subdistrict and Phrom Phiram district.

On 19 January 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Makham Sung Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon).

Makham Sung subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[6] Most of the people are engaged in agriculture of which rice is the main crop.

[11] All households in Makham Sung subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).