 The active volcano Mount Merapi is directly adjacent on its south-east side, while the city of Salatiga is located on its northern foothills.A 1,500m high broad saddle lies between Merbabu and Merapi, the site of the village of Selo, Java and highly fertile farming land.There are two peaks; "Syarif" (3,119 m) and "Kenteng Songo" (3,145 m).