Analysis of Teluk Dalam City Slums Area Handling in South Nias Regency

Abstract

This study aims to find strategy for handling slums in Teluk Dalam City, South Nias Regency. This research was conducted in Teluk Dalam Market in Teluk Dalam City, South Nias Regency, precisely in Neighborhood II and Neighborhood VIII. Data collection research was carried out through library research, observation and interviews. Simultaneously the factors of land prices, distance to workplaces, income and education have a significant effect on community decisions to live in slums. Partially the factors of land prices, distance to workplaces, education and income negatively affect slums.