Rasharkin ward is situated in the northern part of County Antrim, within the wider Causeway Coast and Glens council area. The landscape is characterised by low, rolling drumlins and agricultural land, with the River Main flowing through the area. The settlement pattern is primarily one of dispersed housing and small farmsteads centred around the village of Rasharkin itself. This village functions as a local service hub for the surrounding rural community.
The area is traversed by several key transport routes, including the A44 road. A notable local feature is the presence of Rasharkin Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church, which holds a historically significant position in the community. The wider ward includes townlands like Ballymacaldrack and Coolnacrunaght. Land use is predominantly pastoral, supporting cattle and sheep farming, which shapes the quiet, open character of the countryside.
