It is a mountainous district, located in the southwest of Lang Son province, 45 km far from Lang Son city (along National Road 1B), bordering Van Lang district to the north, Chi Lang and Huu Lung districts to the south, Cao Loc district and Lang Son city to the east, Binh Gia and Bac Son districts to the west.

According to the assessment of the current land use status of Van Quan district,  as of 2017, the total natural area of ​​the district was 54,755.9 ha. The total population of Van Quan district in 2019 was 54,202 people, with Tay, Nung, Kinh and Hoa ethnic groups. The whole district has 12 relics that have been ranked as historical and cultural relics by competent authorities.

Website:  https://vanquan.langson.gov.vn/