Zhumadian is located in the south-central part of Henan Province, bordering Luohe in the north and Xinyang in the south. It is located in the hilly plain area of the upper reaches of Huaihe River. In ancient times, it was a transportation hub, named after the ambassadors and officials from south to north stopped at the post station in history.
Zhumadian, which is connected from east to west and from north to south, is known as "the hinterland of Yuzhou and the best in the world". Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway, Daguang Expressway and national highways 107 and 106 run through the north and south, Xinyang Expressway runs through the east and west, Wushang Expressway and traffic expressway pass through the territory, and provincial and county highways crisscross, forming a transportation network extending in all directions.