Baglung is surrounded by Parbat, Myagdi, Rukum, Rolpa, Pyuthan and Gulmi districts. The district consists of 11 Municipalities, out of which four are urban municipalities and six are rural municipalities. These are as follows
- Baglung Municipality (the district’s headquarter)
- Dhorpatan Municipality
- Galkot Municipality
- Jaimuni Municipality
- Bareng Rural Municipality
- Kanthekhola Rural Municipality
- Taman Khola Rural Municipality
- Tara Khola Rural Municipality
- Nisikhola Rural Municipality
- Badigad Rural Municipality
Baglung has a moniker of “District of suspension bridges” as there are numerous suspension bridges. It is a hilly district, most of the population settled in the sides of the rivers. Fertile plains situated in the either sides of the rivers are used for farming. Headquarters of Baglung District is Baglung Municipality which is located on a plateau overlooking the holy – Kali Gandaki. Like Nepal, Baglung is also diverse in religion, culture, ethnicity, altitude, temperature etc. Hinduism and Buddhism are the major religions. Magar, Chhetri, Brahman, Newar, Gurung, Chhantyal and Thakali are the major ethnic groups living in Baglung..
Baglung is rich in herbal medicinal plants. Rice, Corn, Millet, Wheat and Potato are the major crops of Baglung. Small scale mining mostly for Iron and Copper was a major activity in Baglung in the past. However, due to economics of operating small mines most have closed since. Slate mining remains the most widespread form of mining in present times. Slate mined in Baglung is considered excellent for roofing.
Baglung Municipality, Galkot and Burtibang are the main trading centers of Baglung.