Spatial Patterns Analysis of Economic Central Place (Case Study: The Prospective New Autonomous Region of North Sukabumi Regency)

Abstract

This research aims to assess which areas within the Prospective New Autonomous Region of North Sukabumi Regency have the potential to serve as economic growth centers that can foster inclusive and sustainable development. The Scalogram Analysis identified that in the Prospective New Autonomous Region of North Sukabumi Regency, accessibility and facilities are critical variables influencing the hierarchy of economic growth centers. The analysis revealed that 22 villages qualify for the 1st hierarchy, 50 villages for the 2nd hierarchy, and 91 villages for the 3rd hierarchy. The spatial autocorrelation calculations with Moran's method indicated a positive spatial autocorrelation. Furthermore, the LISA analysis identified significant groupings of villages. As a result, Karang Tengah Village in Cibadak Sub District is recommended as a potential economic growth center, fulfilling the criteria for a 1st hierarchy area located in Quadrant I (High-High). The discovery of an economic growth center in Karang Tengah Village, Cibadak Subdistrict, has important implications as an alternative capital for the Prospective New Autonomous Region of North Sukabumi Regency. The designation of this village can facilitate policy making in development planning, improve accessibility and public services, and develop infrastructure that supports regional economic growth. Thus, it is hoped that Karang Tengah Village can function as a center of government and a sustainable economic driver for the Prospective New Autonomous Region of North Sukabumi Regency.