Seasonal Migration In Yogyakarta City

This study was conducted with the support of the South East Asia Population Research Awards Program (SEAPRAP), a collaborative effort between the International Development Research Centre and the Ford Foundation. The research focuses on the movement of populations from rural outskirts to urban centers, which is common in developing countries. It is widely believed that towns offer more opportunities and resources that support residents' livelihoods. Seasonal migration is a manifestation of this belief. Specifically, the seasonal migration in Yogyakarta City is primarily influenced by the conditions in its surrounding rural areas; the poorer these areas are, the more migrants they generate. The key findings relate to Yogyakarta City's attraction factors—such as its favorable conditions—and the push factors associated with the migrants' places of origin, which tend to be impoverished. The study also examines the rhythm and patterns of migrants' mobility, revealing that most migrants move back and forth between their villages and the city, often due to family ties rather than agricultural demands.