Areas with the Highest Poverty Rates in Central Java
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Kebumen Regency has the highest poverty rate in Central Java, reaching 16.82%, significantly higher than the provincial average of 10.8%.
Central Java is among the provinces most affected by COVID-19, ranking fifth in Indonesia for the highest number of confirmed positive cases. As of Friday, March 27th, there were 43 confirmed cases. To date, there have been no reported recoveries, while six deaths have been reported in the province.
Local governments are employing various measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. One example is Tegal City, which will implement a localized lockdown. The Social Services Agency and the Regional Finance Agency will utilize contingency funds from the Tegal City Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD) to ensure the needs of the community are met during the quarantine. The city's poverty rate is 7.47%.
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