Sakon Nakhon covers the whole tambon of That Choeng Chum and parts of tambons Ngio Don, Huai Yang, Dong Mafai, That Na Weng and Hang Hong.

Sakon Nakhon is 651 km (405 mi) north-east of Bangkok by road.

[1] During World War II, Sakon Nakhon became a haven for Free Thais, and a base for Communist activities in the late 1950s.

Temperatures rise until April, which is hot with the average daily maximum at 35.2 °C (95.4 °F).

The monsoon season runs from May through October, with heavy rain and somewhat cooler temperatures during the day, although nights remain warm.