Awaran district is located from 25° -03¢ to 29° -22¢ north latitudes and from 64° -04¢ to 66° -15¢ east longitudes. It is bounded in the north-west by Kharan district, in the north-east and east by Khuzdar district, in the east and south by Lasbela district, and in the west by Panjgur and Kech districts. The geographical area of the district is 21,630 square kilometres.

The general characteristics of the district are mountainous ridges and valleys. The Siahan range runs throughout the northern boundary of the district, separating it from the valley of Siahan and Panjgur district. The height of these mountains ranges between 3,000 to 4,500 meters above see level.

Hingol is the main river in the district. It is drained by the Boddo river and its numerous tributaries. At the northern end the slopes are gradual, but from Gidar to Mashkai its sides become precipitous.