[6] Cimahi comprises three districts (kecamatan), which in turn are sub-divided into fifteen urban villages (kelurahan).

Its lowest elevation is 685 metres (2,247 ft) above sea level and directs to Citarum River.

Its highest elevation is 1,040 metres (3,410 ft) above sea level, which is part of the slope of mount Tangkuban Perahu and Burangrang.

[9] Cimahi's prominence increased in 1811, when Governor-General Herman Willem Daendels constructed the Great Post Road.

According to the local tourist office, these offer distinctive experiences in nature, cuisine, handicrafts and traditional community.