To its northeast, the district's famed landmark, Mount Ledang, is situated close to the tripoint between the neighbouring states of Malacca and Negeri Sembilan, where it is the highest point statewide at 1,276 metres (4,186 ft).

List of Tangkak district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Negeri)

The main economy activities in the district are lifestyle tourism, adventure sports, light manufacturing and agriculture.

Mount Ledang's peak, which is 1,276 m above sea level, is the highest point in Johor and has been frequently climbed by many people all year round.

Mount Ledang is also widely recognised as a friendly training venue for amateur (or beginners) mountain hikers/climbers.