ABSTRACT
This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of the population’s vulnerability to the spread of COVID-19 in Malang Raya from spatial perspectives. We use an elderly population of 60+ to analyze the spatial characteristics of regional vulnerabilities and spatial analysis of the spread of COVID-19 in Malang Raya from March-June 2020. Also, we divide population vulnerability zones into two zones, by distinguishing vulnerabilities by gender. The main findings are as follows: (1) based on the analysis results, rural areas are more vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19. A strong immune system causes COVID-19 not to develop in rural areas. (2) The spatial distribution of COVID-19 in Malang Raya is still concentrated in urban areas with distribution patterns following accessibility paths. (3) Older women have a higher vulnerability level to COVID-19 than men, but women have a better awareness of spatial adaptation in using personal protective equipment.
