Boyolali
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Boyolali Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Boyolali) is located in Central Java province, Indonesia.
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[edit] Geography
The capital also named as Boyolali and lies 27 kms to the west from Solo. The regency covered an area with approximately 1,015.10 km² Highest point: Mount Merbabu - 3,141 m
Beside Mount Merbabu, famous Mount Merapi also located in this regency.
[edit] Places of interest
- Mount Merapi, the most active volcano in Indonesia. Can be reach through Selo district.
- Umbul Tlatar, natural spring pool located 7 km to the north of Boyolali city.
- Umbul Pengging, natural spring pool at Banyudono district.
- Kedungombo Dam, mainly used for irrigations purpose.
[edit] Administrative
Boyolali regency surrounded by other regencies: Klaten and Yogyakarta province in the south; Sukoharjo, Karanganyar, Sragen regency and Solo city in the east; Salatiga city and Grobogan regency in the north; and Magelang regency in the west.
This regency consists of several districts as follows:
- Boyolali
- Musuk
- Cepogo
- Selo
- Ampel
- Mojosongo
- Teras
- Banyudono
- Klego
- Andong
- Wonosegoro
- Karanggede
- Juwangi
- Kemusu
- Ngemplak
- Nogosari
- Sambi
- Sawit
- Simo
[edit] Transportation
- Intercity buses
- Dokar, two-wheel carriage powered by horse
- Pedicab (Indonesian: Becak)
- Angkota, minibus car
