Amnat Charoen is located in Southern I-San plateau, approximately 583 kilometres from Bangkok. The town was founded during the reign of King Rama III, established under the jurisdiction of Nakhon Khemarat and later governed by Ubon Ratchathani Province. It was recently promoted to provincial status in 1993. The province is well known for its Khit woven fabrics and has a number of Lanna-style and Laotian-style temples.

The province is divided into the following districts: Muang, Chanuman, Phana, Hua Taphan, Senangkhanikhom, Pathum Ratchawongsa and Lue Amnat.

Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts

Chanuman 78 kilometres
Phana 47 kilometres
Hua Taphan 35 kilometres
Senangkhanikhom 81 kilometres
Pathum Ratchawongsa 32 kilometres
Lue Amnat 22 kilometres