Analysis of Land-Use Changes in Mojosongo District, Boyolali Regency in 2013 and 2023

Abstract

One of the causes of land-use change is population growth. The more the population increases, the more land-use changes occur, such as the conversion from non-built to built-up areas. Mojosongo Subdistrict in Boyolali Regency faces issues with land-use change due to the growing population. The increase in construction, ranging from residential houses, factories, to toll roads, has contributed to this change in Mojosongo Subdistrict. The impact of land-use change, such as from non-built to built-up areas, has led to a reduction in available land. Mojosongo Subdistrict had a land area of 4,341.16 hectares in 2023. Based on the problems occurring in Mojosongo Subdistrict, this study aims to (1) analyze the land-use changes in Mojosongo Subdistrict from 2013 to 2023 and (2) analyze the main driving factors of land-use change between 2013 and 2023. The method used in this study is quantitative, involving overlay and digitization of imagery. The analysis method also includes interviews to better understand the main factors driving landuse changes in Mojosongo Subdistrict. The results of this study indicate that land-use change in Mojosongo Subdistrict from 2013 to 2023 involved a change of 1,180.1 hectares or 27.05%, while 3,185 hectares or 72.95% of the land remained unchanged. Residential areas experienced the highest land-use change in Mojosongo Subdistrict, with an increase of 204.4 hectares or 21.47%. The expansion of the area and the ease of obtaining permits were the main reasons behind the land-use changes in Mojosongo Subdistrict.