Spatial distribution of agriculture commodity in Cilacap Regency

Abstract

The agricultural commodities in Cilacap Regency has potential to meet the local needs. This research is intended to describe the type, quantity and location of commodity in Cilacap Regency. The analysis models used in this research are GIS, LQ, and study literature. The study showed that Cilacap Regency has excellent potential in food crops, horticulture, plantation, and animal husbandry commodities. Food crops commodities include rice, corn and soybeans. Horticultural commodities include orange, mangosteen, papaya, banana, and chili. Plantation commodities include rubber, coconut, nutmeg, cloves, and coffee. Animal husbandry commodities include cow, goat, duck, broiler, and chicken. Agropolitan commodities are spread in several sub-districts in Cilacap Regency with a variety of biodiversity in adequate land area. The distribution of locations are Dayeuhluhur, Cimanggu, Majenang, Wanareja, Karangpucung, Gandrumangu and Cipari Districts.