Abstract:
Keraton Kasepuhan is located in the Cirebon City, in the West Java
Province of Indonesia. The keraton has a particular settlement area for abdi
dalem (people who work at the palace) named Magersari. The Magersari area
lies together with the Keraton building. Today, the Magersari settlement is of
high density, and therefore is very susceptible to COVID-19. Social distancing
practices are problematic. The aim of this study is to examine the vulnerability
of the Magersari heritage settlement, against pandemics such as COVID 19.
The study used qualitative methods through a rationalistic approach
to examine the concept of social distancing as practiced in this settlement. The
empirical data taken looks at the total house area, total residents, age of
residents and house positions in the Magersari settlement. A descriptive
analysis is accomplished to ascertain the distance parameters that can be
practiced as recommended by the WHO. Then, it is calculated from total house
area, total residents, and residents’ ages. The outcomes show the areas highly
vulnerable to the pandemics of this nature. The recommendations will help the
government of Cirebon City and Keraton Kasepuhan to follow up the efforts
to safeguard the areas of Magersari heritage settlement of Keraton
Kasepuhan
