Solo City Overview
"Name"
Surakarta is also widely known by the name “Solo”. “Surakarta” is used in formal and official contexts. The city has a similar name with the neighboring district of “Kartasura”, where the previous capital of Mataram was located. The variant spelling Soerakarta reflects the in use before the 1948 spelling reform.
Looking at the history, it seems clear that the development and dynamics of Surakarta (Solo) in the first period but was strongly influenced by the Central Government and the Cultural Palace (Kasunanan and Mangkunegaran), also by Dutch colonialism (Verstenberg Castle). While economic growth and spread through the market Gedhe (Hardjonagoro).
"History"
On June 16, the anniversary of the City Government of Surakarta. The de facto date of June 16, 1946 Local Government established the right Surakarta control and manage his own household, as well as remove the power and Mangkunegaran Kasunanan Kingdom.
Surakarta Legally established by Government decision No. 1946 of 16/SD, who announced on July 15. With a variety of considerations historical factors before, on June 16, 1946 be set as the day the City Government of Surakarta.
"GEOGRAPHICAL"
"GEOGRAPHICAL"
Surakarta is also known as the city of Solo, is a lowland basin located in the mountain slopes of Merapi Lawu and mountains with an altitude of about 92 m above sea level. With approximately 44 km2 area, located between the city of Surakarta 110 45 `15″ – 110 45 `35″ east longitude and 70 `36″ – 70 `56″ south latitude. Surakarta split and fed by 3 (three) pieces of the River Bengawan Solo river, Jenes and Kali Kali Pepe. Solo River in ancient times was famous for its panoramic beauty and traffic (trading).
Surakarta City boundary to the north is County and District Karanganyar Boyolali. Eastern boundary is County and District Sukoharjo Karangnyar, west boundary is County and District Sukoharjo Karangnyar, being the south boundary is Sukoharjo district. Surakarta is divided into five regions of Sub.
The temperature Masimum Surakarta is 32.5 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperature was 21.9 degrees Celsius. The average air pressure is 1010.9 SBM with 75% humidity. 4 Knots wind speed with wind direction 240 degrees. Solo tropical climate, was rainy and dry seasons alternate throughout 6 months of each year.
Surakarta, which is known as Solo, is a city that became the heart of Javanese culture. The figure became the symbol of the palace of Javanese culture, until now still strong both physically exist, community and ritual. Tourism Solo, many related to the history, culture and palace rituals. In addition to cultural tourism, there are also some places and other events of interest to be enjoyed. In addition, in accordance with the development, modern tourism as we know it as a shopping and culinary tourism is also complete in Solo
"Tourism"
Solo Tourism, also supported by tourism objects surrounding area. Among them are historical relics scattered from the site of Sangiran in Sragen (ancient human fossils) to the temple and the temple Cetho Sukuh in Karanganyar. Solopun tourism development concept is now merged with the Yogyakarta and Semarang, known as joglosemar
Solo Tour is also supported by good accommodation facilities in the form of hotels, restaurants and a very adequate transportation.
Surakarta, which is known as Solo, is a city that became the heart of Javanese culture. The figure became the symbol of the palace of Javanese culture, until now still strong both physically exist, community and ritual. Tourism Solo, many related to the history, culture and palace rituals. In addition to cultural tourism, there are also some places and other events of interest to be enjoyed. In addition, in accordance with the development, modern tourism as we know it as a shopping and culinary tourism is also complete in Solo
"Tourism"
Solo Tourism, also supported by tourism objects surrounding area. Among them are historical relics scattered from the site of Sangiran in Sragen (ancient human fossils) to the temple and the temple Cetho Sukuh in Karanganyar. Solopun tourism development concept is now merged with the Yogyakarta and Semarang, known as joglosemar
Solo Tour is also supported by good accommodation facilities in the form of hotels, restaurants and a very adequate transportation.