The 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake damaged the area, located near the active Mount Merapi volcano on the border between Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta, The 2010 eruptions of Mount Merapi had a great impact on Klaten and its surrounding areas.

The volcanic eruptions were so loud they caused panic and a rush for residents to seek refuge.

The landscape is mostly covered with rainfed croplands, residential areas, and isolated stands of trees.

(d) including 6 kelurahan of Bareng, Buntalan, Kabupaten, Klaten, Mojayan and Tonggalan.

The three districts which together form Klaten town are divided into the following twenty-nine villages (comprising nine urban kelurahan and twenty rural desa), while the urban area also includes Kalikotes District, composed of a further seven villages (all classed as rural desa).

Tourist objects in Klaten Regency are In addition there is a ceremonial festival using kue apam in Jatinom [id] each year.