It is the administrative capital of the Mu'minobod District in the eastern part of Khatlon Province, located north-east of the city of Kulob, not far from the Panj River and the international border with Afghanistan.

Various statues and memorials are placed in the city centre, mainly to remember national events and personalities.

The head of Lenin rests on a pedestal in front of a building opposite the postal office.

At the traffic light, where the road to Childuxtaron departs from the one leading to the market, there is a memorial of the Constitution of Tajikistan.

Although there is no official public transport, the town can be reached in 45 minutes by a shared car from Kulob for 10 somoni (2017).