The ecological influences in forming waterfront settlements in Pangururan Sub-district, Samosir Regency.

Abstract

The process of forming a settlement is inseparable from the influence of ecology (the natural environment) and the influence of socio-cultural (human). Natural elements, namely the sun, climate, soil topography, and human way of life are synergized mutually so that a settlement could exist and developed. Such things also apply to waterfront settlements (habitation located on the water's edge), even though that settlements located at the waterfront could face a rather distinguish climatology issues. This study aims to learn about the development of waterfront settlements and the influence of ecology, social and cultural elements in shaping waterfront settlements in Pangururan sub-district. The research method used by researchers is a qualitative method, using observation and interviews. The benefits of this research are to find the concept of waterfront settlements based on ecology, sociology, and culture that can support the lives of people living in these settlements so that the government can apply the concept in various regions that have the same environmental conditions.