Boyolali Regency

Boyolali (Javanese: ꦧꦺꦴꦪꦭꦭꦶ, romanized: Boyalali, lit. 'Don't forget') is a regency (Indonesian: kabupaten) in the eastern part of Central Java province in Indonesia. Its capital is Boyolali.

Boyolali Regency

Kabupaten Boyolali
Regency
Coat of arms
Motto(s): 
Boyolali Tersenyum
Location of Boyolali Regency in Central Java
Coordinates: 7°31′56″S 110°36′9″E
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceCentral Java
CapitalBoyolali
Area
 • Total1,015.10 km2 (391.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total950,531
 • Density940/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (WIB)
Area code(s)+62 276
Websiteboyolalikab.go.id

History

The anniversary of Boyolali celebrated on June 5, as it takes from a history happened on June 5, 1847. On that day, the government of Kasunanan Surakarta stated a new rule about the village government or the government outside the Kuthanegara (Capital City). The rule was interrupted by the Dutch which its point is that the incumbent government was unable to manage all the complicated government tasks. The treaty between Paku Buwana VII with the Dutch Government is in the treaty of Serat Perjanjian Dalem Natha page 140 – 146 or in Staatsblad 1847 No. 30. pter 30 – 36 from the treaty says that the demand about Abdi dalem Gunung to manage the regulation and the harmony of the kingdom and also take cares of governmental things is trully needed.

According to Staatsblad in 1847 No.30, the Government of Kasunanan Surakarta formed six Mountain Regency in surrounding its area to help the government in the regions. Six Regency regions were The Regency City of Surakarta, Kartosuro, Klaten, Boyolali, Ampel and Sragen. (Pawarti Surakarta, 1939:71). Based on that Staatsblad later on known as the anniversary of the Regency Boyolali was June 5, 1847.[1]

Geography and Climate

Geography

The capital city, also named Boyolali, lies 27 km to the west of Solo. The regency covers an area with approximately 1,015.10 km² with the highest point being Mount Merbabu - 3,141 m.

Boyolali located at the east foothill of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu which has very beautiful and charming scenery, the spacious greens and hilly around the volcanic activity of Merapi become enchanted the sightseeing.

Boyolali also has tourist attractions in the form of a natural spring that flows continuously and it is very clear that well managed into the 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).[2]

Climate

Boyolali has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) according to Koppen 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
Average high °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)
Average low °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[3]

Places of interest
  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 irrigations purpose.
  5. Woodball Course Tlatar, Woodball Arena inside Umbul Tlatar area.[4]

Administrative

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.

This regency consists of 22 districts as follows:[5]

  1. Ampel
  2. Andong
  3. Banyudono
  4. Boyolali
  5. Cepogo
  6. Gladagsari
  7. Juwangi
  8. Karanggede
  9. Kemusu
  10. Klego
  11. Mojosongo
  12. Musuk
  13. Ngemplak
  14. Nogosari
  15. Sambi
  16. Sawit
  17. Selo
  18. Simo
  19. Tamansari
  20. Teras
  21. Wonosamodro
  22. Wonosegoro

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

References
  1. "Sejarah Boyolali". www.boyolali.go.id. 23 October 2018. Archived from the original on 23 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  2. "Boyolali regency". windonesia-tourism.com. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  3. "Climate: Boyolali". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  4. "Wips.com". Indotoplist.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  5. Archived August 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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