Prediction of Land Cover Model for Central Ambon City in 2041 Using the Cellular Automata Markov Chains Method

The Ambon city center area based on the 2021-2041 RDTR is a of economic, educational and cultural activities, this makes economic population growth focused in region. This also triggers arrival residents from other areas to City will have an impact increasing provision land for settlements. condition expected trigger conversion area. study aims analyze cover changes 2001, 2011, 2021 predict 2041. uses Cellular Automata Markov Chains modeling central results show that type built-up open continued increase area, while agricultural non-agricultural experience decrease water bodies did not are be used as reference managing development sustainable residential effort arrange use future ecological aspects.