Boyolali

Boyolali is an administrative regency in Central Java, Indonesia, that spreads across gentle hills between Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu. The landscape mixes open grazing land with tea plantations and small settlements scattered along winding roads.

The administrative unit came into being in 1847 through a treaty between Pakubuwono VII and Dutch authorities to improve governance in the mountain region. Over the decades the economy shifted from pure farming to dairy production, which now shapes much of the area.

The name comes from Javanese words relating to the fertile soil that sits between two volcanoes. Rice paddies alternate with vegetable plots, while small workshops along the roads weave baskets and shape pottery.

The main town sits on intercity roads that connect to neighboring cities, while horse-drawn carriages and pedicabs handle local traffic within settlements. The elevation brings mild daytime weather and light fog in the mornings between the hills.

The area carries the nickname Milk City because of the many dairy farms that graze cows on the slopes between the volcanoes. Small dairies process fresh milk every day, and visitors can taste local dairy products along the roads.

Location: Central Java

Capital city: Boyolali

Elevation above the sea: 149 m

Shares border with: Semarang, Grobogan, Sragen, Karanganyar, Sukoharjo, Surakarta, Klaten, Magelang

Website: http://boyolalikab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -7.53222,110.60250

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:50