Dhangadhi is a sub-metropolitan city located in the Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal. It serves as the district headquarters for the Kailali District and covers an area of 271.74 square kilometers. The city is divided into 19 wards and is situated approximately 660 kilometers west of Kathmandu.
The city shares borders with India to the south, Godawari and Gauriganga Municipality to the north, Kailari Rural Municipality to the east, and Kanchanpur District to the west. Dhangadhi is recognized as one of the major cities in the Far-west Province, alongside Mahendranagar, Dadeldhura, and Patan. It is connected to other regions via the Bhimdutta Highway.