Kathmandu district is one of the three districts located in Kathmandu valley, which itself is located in the hills of Bagmati zone,Central development region, Nepal. The district is located from 27'27"E to 27'49"E and 85'10"N 85'32"N.
The district is surrounded by-
East: Bhaktapur district and Kabhrepalanchok district
West: Dhading and Nuwakot districts
North: Nuwakot and Sindhupalchok districts
South: Lalitpur and Makwanpur