Mapping the Distribution of Junior High School Educational Facilities in South Nias Regency Using Geographic Information Systems
Restu (a*), Nurmala Berutu (b), Meilinda Suriani Harefa (c), Muhammad Ridha Syafii Damanik (d), Muhammad Farouq Ghazali Matondang (e)

Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract

South Nias Regency is part of the 3T ((frontier, outermost, disadvantaged:(Bahasa Indonesia: terdepan, terluar, tertinggal)) cluster of regions in Nias Island. Based on the Small Nias Regency RPJMD for 2021-2026, there is a need to analyze the availability of educational facilities, especially considering the current condition of damaged educational facilities in South Nias Regency. In order to address education issues in South Nias Regency in a systematic and easily accessible manner, a strategic plan is needed, one of which is the creation of a map showing the distribution of junior high school education facilities in South Nias Regency. This research uses data collection methods such as observation and interviews. After collecting the data, an analysis is performed on the data points and profiles of the junior high schools obtained. The result of this study is a GIS-based map of the distribution of junior high school educational facilities, which can serve as a reference for regulatory development by the South Nias Regency government. The process includes planning, data collection, analysis, and presentation of data in the form of a map illustrating the educational facility needs in South Nias Regency.

Keywords: Educational Facilities, Junior High School, GIS, South Nias.

Topic: Social Science and Humanities