Ecological footprint in Mijen District, Semarang Municipality

As a fast growing district, Mijen has been undergoing changes in carrying capacity. This study aimed at finding out bio-ecological carrying capacity of the district based on 2016 ecological footprint and creating projection using projected population in 2031. The study performed field observation, image interpretation, questioner dissemination, and documentation to collect the research data, including the secondary data. Research findings were as follows: ecological footprint rate in 2016 of 0.456 gha/capita, or approximately 28, 026.89 gha; biocapacity rate of 0.104 gha/capita, or approximately 6, 146.752 gha of bioproductivity; and ecological footprint deficit of 0.352 (Minor Region category). Furthermore, Mijen District obtained a bio-ecological carrying capacity rate of 0.23, indicating that the ecosystem of the district had a low capacity, therefore, unable to fulfill the population need for resources, , and projected ecological footprint in 2031 rate of 43, 331.48 gha.