Analysis on the Development of Pakancupung Agropolitan Area in Kediri District, Indonesia

Regional economic growth can be expressed as an increase in the number of commodities that can be used or obtained in an area. Meanwhile, regional development is one of the development programs that aim to boost the growth rate of a region. Pakancupung agropolitan area is one of the agropolitan areas in Kediri Regency which has good potential of natural resources to be developed. This study aims at identifying the potential and problems of natural physical factors as well as supporting factors that influence the development of Pakancupung agropolitan area in Kediri regency. This study uses Rapid Assessment approach through several analysis techniques including LQ analysis, Growth Share analysis, Linkage System analysis, Institutional analysis, and Agropolitan Subsystem analysis. The results show that Pakancupung area has 3 commodities, namely rice, chilli and shallot, and the main commodities to be developed are rice, organic rice, shallot, red chilli and catfish. The development of agropolitan area in Pakancupung region has close linkages to other sectors, such as the industrial sector, the trade sector and the tourism sector. Overall, the number of supporting facilities and infrastructure for the agropolitan area at Pakancupung is sufficient. Keywords: Agropolitan, Commodities, Regional Development, LQ Analysis, Growth Share Analysis, Linkage System Analysis DOI: 10.7176/JESD/13-8-02 Publication date: April 30th 202