Malkara is 56 km away from Tekirdag province, and is bordered by Uzunkopruü to the northwest, Hayrabolu to the northeast, Sarkoy to the southeast, Gelibolu to the south, and Kesan to the west. With a surface area of ​​1,149 km2, it is the largest district of Tekirdag province.

There are no high mountains or valleys in the district. The land is generally eroded, with the hills appearing as a plateau with semi-plain characteristics. The Tekir Mountains, the most important mountain range of Tekirdag province, are 25 km away from Malkara. These mountains extend in the southern part of the district, in the Tekirdag-Gelibolu direction. The district borders end near the village of Cimendere. Ganos Mountain is the most important elevation of the Tekir mountain range.

Malkara remained under Gelibolu until 1870, when it was connected to Tekfurdag Sanjak (Tekirdag) under Edirne province. According to some records, Malkara became a district in 1880.

The district is also extremely rich in underground minerals. The Thrace region's most important lignite coal deposits are located in this region. The most important mineral in Malkara's underground resources is lignite coal. Half of the district's surface area is subject to mining licenses, and within these licensed areas, numerous enterprises, large and small, continue coal production. Some mines produce coal using open-pit mining methods, while others use the closed-pit gallery method. All of these operations are privately owned. The coal produced is marketed to the Thrace region and Istanbul. Coal plays a crucial role in the district's economy.