Development strategies of the agropolitan area in Cilacap Regency

Various concepts of development dimension have been developed and applied in Indonesia. One of the regional development strategy concepts is the regional development based on the character of agropolitan resources. This research is intended to analyze the implementation of spatial planning of the Cilacap Regency, to describe distribution of agropolitan area and development strategy of its area. The analysis models used in this research are GIS, descriptive, SWOT and AHP. The study showed that the agropolitan cluster area is directed at Majenang, Wanareja, Karangpucung, Cimanggu and Dayeuhluhur Sub-district. Gandrumangu and Cipari Sub-district have a potential area to involve in agropolitan. Based on SWOT analysis, agropolitan area in Cilacap need S-O strategy to improve its performance. The strategies to improve agropolitan are regulations on developing agropolitan areas and controlling land conversion; human resources development; mitigation of climate change; strengthen agricultural institutions and farmers' regeneration; credit/investment programs for agricultural businesses; expand the partnership network; promote the leading commodities; and procurement / build of agricultural infrastructure. Based on AHP analysis, the main strategy to develop agropolitan area is the local government needs to make regulation on developing agropolitan areas and controlling land conversion immediately. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.