The leading potential development in the Metropolitan Area of Gerbangkertosusila

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the developments of income inequity level, analyze economic interactions and economic structure. Moreover, it was to find out the superior potential of the Regency/City in the Gerbangkertosusila Metropolitan Area. The data used was secondary data with the Williamson Index, Klassen Typology, Gravity Analysis, LQ Analysis, and Shift Share analysis methods in 2016-2019. The results showed that the Gerbangkertosusila Metropolitan Area had a relatively high income inequity level. Meanwhile, from its economic structure, only Bangkalan Regency is categorized as a relatively underdeveloped area, while the other six Regencies/Cities are classified as potential areas and can develop rapidly. In terms of interaction, Gresik and Sidoarjo had strong interactions with Surabaya City as a growth center in the Gerbangkertosusila Metropolitan Area. In addition, each region has leading sectors with good competitiveness and fast growth, such as the Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation & Warehousing industries.