Sukoharjo Regency Emblem

The Sukoharjo Regency emblem consists of a yellow shield edged in red and depicts a five-pointed star, rice, cotton, bonang, tobacco leaves, a banyan tree, a monument, pointed bamboo, chains, four mountains, a boat on water, and a Scout scarf.

• Shield and star: The shield symbolizes protection, resilience, and the people’s courage in defending truth and their region. The five-pointed star symbolizes belief in the One Almighty God and Pancasila.
• Rice and cotton: The 17 grains of rice and eight cotton blossoms symbolize prosperity and the welfare of the people in food and clothing. Their counts also refer to Indonesia’s Independence Day, 17 August.
• Tobacco leaves and bonang: The paired tobacco leaves represent an important local agricultural commodity. The bonang, a gamelan instrument, reflects the community’s traditional arts and culture.
• Banyan tree: The tree symbolizes protection, shade, and peace for all residents.
• Monument, pointed bamboo, and chains: The monument and pointed bamboo symbolize patriotism, the independence struggle, and resistance to colonial rule. The five chains symbolize unity, solidarity, and the practice of Pancasila.
• Mountains and boat: The four mountains and boat on water depict the region’s geography and natural potential.
• Scout scarf: The scarf affirms Sukoharjo’s identity as a Kabupaten Pramuka and its embodiment of scouting values.

The Sukoharjo Regency emblem was established under Regional Regulation No. 1 of 1968. Sukoharjo Regency was founded on July 15, 1946.