Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise): Prakhon Chai, Nang Rong, Chamni, Lam Plai Mat, Khu Mueang, Ban Dan, Huai Rat, and Krasang of Buriram Province.

The Mueang Buriram District's motto is "stone from Kradong Volcano erupted, bird filed park, Rama I's founder of the city, Suphat Thara Bophit Buddha image and excellent tradition."

The district is divided into 19 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 320 villages (mubans).

Missing numbers are tambons which now form the districts Ban Dan and Huai Rat.

This Buriram Province location article is a stub.