This study aims to identify growth centers in the Maluku Province area; analyze the interaction between growth centers and hinterlands in Maluku Province. The data in this study are secondary data using descriptive quantitative methods using scalogram analysis and gravity analysis. The results showed that Ambon City, Central Maluku Regency, East Seram Regency and Buru Regency had a higher regional development index and had complete facilities as a growth center area while other districts/cities became areas of influence of growth centers. Ambon City as a center of growth with hinterland Central Maluku Regency with the highest interaction value, West Seram Regency, Buru Regency, South Buru Regency and East Seram Regency with the lowest interaction value. Whereas Tual City as a growth center with hinterland of Southeast Maluku Regency with the highest interaction value, Aru Islands Regency, West Southeast Maluku Regency and Southwest Maluku Regency with the lowest interaction value.
Author(s): Husen Bahasoan, Dedi Budiman Hakim, Rita Nurmalina, Eka Intan K Putri