Located in the east part of the county, it borders the following townships and city: A small part of the city of Wadsworth is located in southern Sharon Township.

Statewide, other Sharon Townships are located in Franklin, Noble, and Richland counties.

The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.

Public safety in Sharon Township is the responsibility of the Medina County Sheriff's Office and the Sharon Township Fire Department.

Addresses in Sharon Township are served by either the Wadsworth city post office or the Medina city post office.