 When King Chulalongkorn reformed the government administration, Chaiyaphum was included in Monthon Nakhon Ratchasima.Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Kaset Sombun, Kaeng Khro, and Khon Sawan of Chaiyaphum Province, Kaeng Sanam Nang and Ban Lueam of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and Noen Sa-nga, Ban Khwao and Nong Bua Daeng.Phu Laen Kha and Tat Ton National Parks are in Mueang Chaiyaphum District.