Analysis of land use changes to the criticality level of the catchment area in eight watersheds that flow into Jakarta Bay, Indonesia

Environmental problems in Jakarta, especially flooding problem, is strongly influenced by the condition of eight watersheds that flow into Jakarta Bay, namely Bekasi, Cisadane, Angke Pesanggrahan, Ciliwung, Krukut, Cakung, Buaran and Sunter. The center-periphery relationship between Jakarta and surrounding areas triggered significant land use changes in the watershed, especially in the upstream area. This study aims to analyze land use changes in eight watersheds that flow into Jakarta Bay in 2000, 2009 and 2017 as well as their effect on the distribution of the criticality level of the catchment area, using Geographic Information System (GIS) refers to Planning Procedures for Forest and Land Rehabilitation Engineering Watershed. The criticality map of the catchment area was created by overlay and scoring slope infiltration map, soil infiltration map and rainfall infiltration map. The results showed that there was a significant increase in built-up area of 14,33% in 2000-2009 and 10,42% in 2009-2017. In contrast, the area of dry land farming decreased significantly by 12,99% in 2000-2009 and 5.96% in 2009-2017. Based on the criticality analysis of the catchment area, land use changes in study area, mainly due to urban growth, has a significant effect on the criticality level of the catchment area