Solok is a city located in the province of West Sumatra, Indonesia. The city covers an area of 58.72 km² and features a topography that varies between plains and hilly terrain, reaching a height of 390 meters above sea level. Its official motto is "Kota Beras," which serves as an abbreviation for Bersih, Elok, Rapi, Aman dan Sejahtera.
Demographic data shows the city's population grew from 59,396 in the 2010 Census to 73,438 in the 2020 Census, with an official estimate of 81,059 as of mid-2025. The local geography is defined by three primary tributaries that cross the city: Batang Lembang, Batang Gawan, and Batang Air Binguang.