This volcano is symmetrical like its neighbor, Mount Sindoro which lies to its northwest.

Administratively, The volcano is divided between 3 regencies: Temanggung, Wonosobo, and Magelang.

It has created a small phreatic crater at the summit.

The Progo River Basin covers more than 50% of the Mount Sumbing complex.

Each of these river basins flows towards the southern coast of Java, eventually emptying into the Indian Ocean.