Metković is a town situated in the southeastern region of Croatia within the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. It is geographically positioned along the banks of the Neretva River, serving as a point on the national border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The town's location provides it with a strategic position at the intersection of these natural and political boundaries. It serves as a notable settlement in the coastal hinterland of the Dubrovnik-Neretva region.