A, of Analisys of Area Function Using a Geographic Information System in the Utilization of the City of Sorong, West Papua

This study aims to determine the physical condition of land use in fact according and area from scoring rainfall map, slope soil type overlaid with 2004 map regional spatial planning. research uses descriptive qualitative data collected into form tables maps order obtain an overview suitability function characteristics area. Based on results analysis (slope, type) there are three zoning areas namely protected ​​80.36 km², forestry cultivation ​​158.57 km² non ​​105.56 km². While interpretation iconos path/row 107-61 image obtained 12 patterns Sorong City primary dryland forest, secondary airport, mangrove swamp gardens, sand, settlements, dry farming, grass/shrubs, ponds vacant land. In accordance conditions use, functions for direction plan, a ​​165.17 (47.95%), ​​108.47 (31.49%) non-forestry 70.84 (20.56%) total ​​Sorong 344.49