Boyolali Regency

Boyolali Regency
Kabupaten Boyolali
Coat of arms of Boyolali Regency
Nickname: 
Kota Susu (Milk City)
Motto: 
Boyolali Tersenyum (Don't Forget to Smile)
Location of Boyolali Regency in Central Java
Location of Boyolali Regency in Central Java
Coordinates: 7°31′56″S 110°36′9″E / 7.53222°S 110.60250°E / -7.53222; 110.60250
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceCentral Java
CapitalBoyolali
Area
 • Total1,015.10 km2 (391.93 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2023 estimate)
 • Total1,090,131
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
 [1]
Time zoneUTC+7 (WIB)
Area code+62 276
Websiteboyolali.go.id

Boyolali (Javanese: ꦧꦺꦴꦪꦭꦭꦶ, romanized: Boyalali, lit.'Don't forget') is a regency (Indonesian: kabupaten) in the eastern part of Central Java province in Indonesia. It covers an area of 1,015.10 km2, and had a population of 930,531 at the 2010 census[2] and 1,062,713 at the 2020 census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 1,090,131, comprising 547,713 males and 542,416 females.[1] The administrative centre is the town of Boyolali.

History[edit]

The anniversary of the founding of Boyolali is celebrated on June 5, as the government of Kasunanan Surakarta created a new rule about the village government or the government outside the Kuthanegara (Capital City) on 5 June 1847. The rule was adopted pursuant to the treaty of Serat Perjanjian Dalem Natha entered into between Pakubuwono VII and the Dutch Government in the belief that the incumbent government was unable to fully function. The treaty is in the treaty of Serat Perjanjian Dalem Natha page 140 – 146 or in Staatsblad 1847 No. 30. Chapter 30 – 36. According to Staatsblad in 1847 No.30, the Government of Kasunanan Surakarta formed six "Mountain Regencies" in its surrounding area to help the government in those regions. The six regions were the City of Surakarta and the then existent Regencies of Kartosuro, Klaten, Boyolali, Ampel and Sragen. (Pawarti Surakarta, 1939:71). Based on that Staatsblad later on known as the anniversary of the Boyolali Regency was 5 June 1847.[4]

Geography and Climate[edit]

Geography[edit]

The town of Boyolali is the administrative centre of the regency, also named Boyolali; it lies 27 km to the west of Surakarta. The regency covers an area of approximately 1,015.10 km2, with the highest point being Mount Merbabu - 3,141 m.

Boyolali is located at the east foothill of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu, which has very beautiful and charming scenery, the spacious greens and hilly area around the volcanic activity of Merapi provides enchanting opportunities for sightseeing.

Boyolali also has tourist attractions in the form of a natural spring that flows continuously and very clearly, as well as water attractions, swimming pool, fishing pond and restaurants like the Tlatar (about 7 km north Boyolali city) and in District Pengging Banyudono (about 10 km east of the town of Boyolali).[5]

Climate[edit]

Boyolali has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) according to Köppen climate classification. Average temperature varies little from month to month. October is warmest with an average temperature of 25.2 °C. July is coldest with an average temperature of 23.7 °C. The wet season has a rainfall peak around March. The dry season centers around the month of August, which has the most sunshine.

Climate data for Boyolali
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27.8
(82.0)
28.0
(82.4)
28.3
(82.9)
29.2
(84.6)
29.1
(84.4)
29.2
(84.6)
28.9
(84.0)
29.6
(85.3)
30.1
(86.2)
30.3
(86.5)
29.2
(84.6)
28.5
(83.3)
29.0
(84.2)
Daily mean °C (°F) 24.0
(75.2)
24.2
(75.6)
24.3
(75.7)
24.8
(76.6)
24.7
(76.5)
24.2
(75.6)
23.7
(74.7)
24.0
(75.2)
24.8
(76.6)
25.2
(77.4)
24.8
(76.6)
24.4
(75.9)
24.4
(76.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20.3
(68.5)
20.4
(68.7)
20.4
(68.7)
20.5
(68.9)
20.3
(68.5)
19.3
(66.7)
18.5
(65.3)
18.5
(65.3)
19.5
(67.1)
20.2
(68.4)
20.4
(68.7)
20.3
(68.5)
19.9
(67.8)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 350
(13.8)
333
(13.1)
357
(14.1)
269
(10.6)
182
(7.2)
100
(3.9)
57
(2.2)
46
(1.8)
54
(2.1)
132
(5.2)
255
(10.0)
313
(12.3)
2,448
(96.3)
Source: Climate-Data.org[6]

Places of interest[edit]

  1. Mount Merapi, the most active volcano in Indonesia. Can be reached through Selo district.
  2. Umbul Tlatar, natural spring pool located 7 km to the north of Boyolali.
  3. Umbul Pengging, natural spring pool at Banyudono district.
  4. Kedung Ombo Dam, mainly used for irrigation purposes.
  5. Woodball Course Tlatar, Woodball Arena inside Umbul Tlatar area.[7]

Adjacent areas[edit]

Boyolali Regency is surrounded by other regencies: Klaten Regency and Yogyakarta province in the south; Sukoharjo, Karanganyar and Sragen regencies and Solo city in the east; Semarang Regency and Grobogan Regency in the north; and Magelang Regency in the west.

Administrative districts[edit]

At the time of the 2010 census, Boyolali Regency comprised nineteen districts (kecamatan), but subsequently three additional districts (Gladagsari, Tamansari and Wonosamodro) were created by splitting off parts of existing districts. The twenty-two districts are tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 census[2] and the 2020 census,[3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2023.[1] The table also gives the location of the district administrative centres, the number of villages in each district (totaling 261 rural desa and 6 urban kelurahan), and the district post codes.

Kode
Wilayah
Name of
District
(kecamatan)
Area
in
km2
Pop'n
2010
census
Pop'n
2020
census
Pop'n
mid 2023
estimate
Admin
centre
No.
of
villages
Post
codes
33.09.01 Selo 56.08 28,407 30,052 30,142 Samiran 10 57363
33.09.02 Ampel 30.38 75,664 40,796 41,445 Candi 10 57352 (a)
33.09.20 Gladagsari 60.01 (b) 42,634 43,249 Gladagsari 10 57352
33.09.03 Cepogo 53.00 54,303 60,083 61,054 Mliwis 15 57362
33.09.04 Musuk 30.53 54,859 32,039 32,649 Musuk 10 57331
33.09.21 Tamansari 34.51 (c) 28,923 29,376 Karangkendal 10 57331
33.09.05 Boyolali (town) 26.25 65,860 72,948 74,150 Banaran 9 (d) 57311
- 57316
33.09.06 Mojosongo 43.41 50,606 59,356 61,345 Mojosongo 13 (e) 57321
-57323
33.09.07 Teras 29.94 43,020 51,486 53,524 Mojolegi 13 57372
33.09.08 Sawit 17.23 29,733 32,280 32,622 Kemasan 12 57374
33.09.09 Banyudono 25.38 47,590 53,088 54,074 Jembungan 15 57373
33.09.10 Sambi 46.49 41,328 47,311 48,553 Sambi 16 57376
33.09.11 Ngemplak 38.53 81,211 96,254 99,782 Sawahan 12 57375
33.09.12 Nogosari 55.08 63,287 72,409 74,298 Glonggong 13 57378
33.09.13 Simo 48.04 44,070 49,740 50,836 Simo 13 57377
33.09.14 Karanggede 41.76 37,723 45,870 47,906 Kebonan 16 57381 (f)
33.09.15 Klego 51.88 39,296 47,773 49,891 Klego 13 57385
33.09.16 Andong 54.53 53,570 61,023 62,535 Kacangan 16 57384
33.09.17 Kemusu 81.43 39,306 34,456 35,197 Klewar 10 57383
33.09.18 Wonosegoro 51.79 49,076 38,274 39,564 Wonosegoro 11 57382
33.09.22 Wonosamodro 58.86 (g) 30,606 31,958 Garangan 10 57382
33.09.19 Juwangi 79.99 31,622 35,312 35,979 Juwangi 10 (h) 57391
Totals 1,015.10 930,531 1,062,713 1,090,131 Boyolali 267

Notes: (a) except the desa of Sidomulyo (which has a post code of 57316). (b) the 2010 population is included with the figure for Ampel District, from which the western part was cut out.
(c) the 2010 population is included with the figure for Musuk District, from which the southern part was cut out.
(d) including 3 kelurahan - Banaran, Pulisen and Siswodipuran. (e) including 2 kelurahan - Mojosongo and Kemiri.
(f) except the desa of Tegalsari (which has a post code of 57311). (g) the 2010 population is included with the figure for Wonosegoro District, from which the western part was cut out;
the same alteration also moved part of Kemusu District into Wonosegoro District. (h) including one kelurahan - Sambeng.

Transportation[edit]

  • Intercity buses
  • Dokar, two-wheel carriage powered by horse
  • Pedicab (Indonesian: Becak)
  • Angkota, minibus

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Boyolali Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3309)
  2. ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  4. ^ "Sejarah Boyolali". www.boyolali.go.id. 23 October 2018. Archived from the original on 23 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Boyolali regency". windonesia-tourism.com. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Climate: Boyolali". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Wips.com". Indotoplist.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2015-03-29.

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