Analysis of Local Fruit Production Distribution in Pahang Based on Geoinformation Technology

Abstract

Fruits play a pivotal role as a staple food in society and contribute significantly to the country's economy. Consequently, information regarding fruit production holds paramount importance for human activities across various sectors, including agriculture, industry, and food resources. The statistical data on fruit production, provided by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, is currently presented in tabular form and has not been transformed into specific maps accessible to the public. Therefore, employing geoinformation or Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, georeferencing is executed to precisely pinpoint the coordinates of cities and regions in Pahang. The choropleth map method is applied, utilizing corresponding colours to depict density or variation units and present aggregate summaries effectively. As a result of this process, 11 maps were generated, each depicting the production of 11 different types of local fruits across various regions in Pahang. The study's significance lies in its capacity to assist users in accessing information about the distribution of fruit production by regions in Pahang for the year 2020. The transformation of raw statistical data into visually informative maps enhances accessibility and facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the local fruit production landscape.