Examining growth centers and agricultural base commodities to enhance regional development in Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency, Jambi Province

Determining growth centers and agricultural base commodities is essential for optimizing economic development achieving equality in the Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency area. This study aimed to identify sub-districts that could become centers, establish based each sub-district, examine interactions between surrounding areas. Three methods employed this research include Scalogram analysis, Centrality Index, Location Quotient, Dynamic Quotient. Based on analysis Index results 13 sub-districts, four were identified as potential centers: Tungkal Ilir, Tebing Tinggi, Merlung. The Government recommended basic commodity specialization sub-district strengthen inter-regional linkages accelerate regional equity.