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
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
Geography
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
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.
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
Intercity buses
Dokar, two-wheel carriage powered by horse
Pedicab (Indonesian: Becak)
Angkota, minibus
References
^ abcBadan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Boyolali Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3309)
