Spatial Analysis of Rural-Urban Linkages in Suburbs of Denpasar City

摘要

The debate about rural-urban linkages is crucial in regional development. Rural-urban linkages can be viewed from people's movement as well as the pattern of goods and services. The present study aims to elaborate this linkage in the suburbs of Denpasar City. Primary data had been collected from sample districts and villages of the region. The study revealed the disparities between the rural and urban areas in Denpasar City. As 80% of rural people visit the city daily, mainly for marketing their agricultural product; whereas, 67% of urban people went to the village once a month mostly for religious purposes. Ironically, the villagers also visited the city to fulfill their needs, even for primary needs. On the other hand, no city dwelling went to the village for shopping, because of all their needs already available where they live. Furthermore, adequate facilities in the city had a significant factor in rural underdevelopment.