 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).