Hotspot analysis of divorce cases in the Greater Solo Region

Abstract

Divorce is a common phenomenon that occurs in society. The divorce rate in various regions in Indonesia has been quite high in the last 10 years. The phenomenon of divorce is interesting when viewed from its spatial distribution. This study aim to analysis the divorce rate and determine the hotspots distribution of divorce in the Greater Solo Region. This research uses quantitative research methods with secondary data as the main data which is analysed descriptively. In the study of geography, it is necessary to support statistical analysis, especially with regard to spatial correlation studies. Determination of divorce hotspots is carried out with the support of spatial analysis utilizing the hotspot (Getis-Ord Gi *) spatial analysis of the Geographic Information System. The results of processing the distribution of divorce hotspots in Greater Solo Region in 2019 show clustering, namely in the city of Surakarta and its surroundings which are urban areas. This study indicates that there is a correlation between the divorce rate and urban area.