The state constituency was created in the 1974 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Perak State Legislative Assembly under the first past the post voting system.

Ethnic breakdown of Manong's electorate as of 2022 It was abolished in 1986 when it was redistributed.

2004–2016: The constituency contains the polling districts of Taman Bunga Raya, Talang Hulu, Jalan Baharu, Bendang Panjang, Jerlun, Kampong Mesjid, Kampong Ketior, Ulu Kenas, Lempor, Kampong Jeliang, Manong, Kampong Semat, Ulu Piol.

2016–present:[1] The constituency contains the polling districts of Taman Bunga Raya, Talang Hulu, Jalan Baharu, Bendang Panjang, Jerlun, Kampong Mesjid, Kampong Ketior, Ulu Kenas, Lempor, Kampong Jeliang, Manong, Kampong Semat, Ulu Piol.

According to the federal gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Manong constituency is divided into 13 polling districts.