The Parish of Ponsanooth is located inbetween Truro, Falmouth/Penryn and Redruth in Cornwall. Despite its close proximity to these towns it is a mainly rural Parish, and within its boundaries lies the main village of Ponsanooth. Also within its boundaries lies the hamlets of Burnthouse, Treluswell and Lower Treluswell. The Parish borders with Penryn Town Council, Stithians Parish Council, Mabe Parish Council and Perranworthal Parish Council areas.