Mönkeberg is a municipality located in the district of Plön within the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. The town is situated in northern Germany, positioned approximately 5 km northeast of the city of Kiel.
As a local administrative unit, Mönkeberg serves as a residential and geographical area within the regional landscape of Schleswig-Holstein. It maintains its distinct municipal status while remaining in close proximity to the larger urban center of Kiel.