Boyolali Regency
Boyolali Regency
Kabupaten Boyolali | |
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 Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Boyolali Tersenyum | |
 Location of Boyolali Regency in Central Java | |
| Coordinates: 7°31′56″S 110°36′9″E / 7.53222°S 110.60250°ECoordinates: 7°31′56″S 110°36′9″E / 7.53222°S 110.60250°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Central Java |
| Capital | Boyolali |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,015.10 km2 (391.93 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 Census) | |
| • Total | 1,062,713 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Area code(s) | +62 276 |
| Website | boyolalikab.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]
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 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 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 truly needed.
According to Staatsblad in 1847 No.30, the Government of 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 Regencies of 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.[4]
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).[5]
Climate[]
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.
| hideClimate data for Boyolali | |||||||||||||
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| 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[6] | |||||||||||||
Places of interest[]
- Mount Merapi, the most active volcano in Indonesia. Can be reached through Selo district.
- Umbul Tlatar, natural spring pool located 7 km to the north of Boyolali.
- Umbul Pengging, natural spring pool at Banyudono district.
- Kedung Ombo Dam, mainly used for irrigations purpose.
- Woodball Course Tlatar, Woodball Arena inside Umbul Tlatar area.[7]
Adjacent areas[]
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[]
At the time of the 2010 Census, Boyolali Regency comprised nineteen districts (kecamatan), but subsequently three additional districts (Gladagsari, Tamansari and Wonosamodro) have been 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[8] and the 2020 Census.[9] The table also gives the location of the district administrative centres and the number of villages (rural desa and urban kelurahan) in each district.
| District | Area in km2 |
Population 2010 Census |
Population 2020 Census |
Admin centre |
No. of villages |
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| Selo | 56.08 | 28,407 | 30,052 | Samiran | 10 |
| Ampel | 30.38 | 75,664 | 40,796 | Candi | 10 |
| Gladagsari | 60.01 | (a) | 42,634 | Gladagsari | 10 |
| Cepogo | 53.00 | 54,303 | 60,083 | Mliwis | 15 |
| Musuk | 30.53 | 54,859 | 32,039 | Musuk | 10 |
| Tamansari | 34.51 | (b) | 28,923 | Karangkendal | 10 |
| Boyolali | 26.25 | 65,860 | 72,948 | Banaran | 9 |
| Mojosongo | 43.41 | 50,606 | 59,356 | Mojosongo | 13 |
| Teras | 29.94 | 43,020 | 51,486 | Mojolegi | 13 |
| Sawit | 17.23 | 29,733 | 32,280 | Kemasan | 12 |
| Banyudono | 25.38 | 47,590 | 53,088 | Jembungan | 15 |
| Sambi | 46.49 | 41,328 | 47,311 | Sambi | 16 |
| Ngemplak | 38.53 | 81,211 | 96,254 | Sawahan | 12 |
| Nogosari | 55.08 | 63,287 | 72,409 | Glonggong | 13 |
| Simo | 48.04 | 44,070 | 49,740 | Simo | 13 |
| Karanggede | 41.76 | 37,723 | 45,870 | Kebonan | 16 |
| Klego | 51.88 | 39,296 | 47,773 | Klego | 13 |
| Andong | 54.53 | 53,570 | 61,023 | Kacangan | 16 |
| Kemusu | 81.43 | 39,306 | 34,456 | Klewar | 10 |
| Wonosegoro | 51.79 | 49,076 | 38,274 | Wonosegoro | 11 |
| Wonosamodro | 58.86 | (c) | 30,606 | Garangan | 10 |
| Juwangi | 79.99 | 31,622 | 35,312 | Juwangi | 10 |
| Totals | 1,015.10 | 930,531 | 1,062,713 | Boyolali | 267 |
Notes: (a) the 2010 population is included with the figure for Ampel District, from which the western part was cut out. (b) the 2010 population is included with the figure for Musuk District, from which the southern part was cut out.
(c) 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.
Transportation[]
- Intercity buses
- Dokar, two-wheel carriage powered by horse
- Pedicab (Indonesian: Becak)
- Angkota, minibus
References[]
- ^ Badan Pusat Stratistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^ Biro Pusat Stratistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^ Badan Pusat Stratistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^ "Sejarah Boyolali". www.boyolali.go.id. 23 October 2018. Archived from the original on 23 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "Boyolali regency". windonesia-tourism.com. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
- ^ "Climate: Boyolali". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ "Wips.com". Indotoplist.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
- ^ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
External links[]
- (in Indonesian) Official website
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