ABSTRACT: This study is to determine the leading sectors and sectors that have the potential to be developedin KutaiKartanegara and PenajamPaser Utara Regencies. This research is a descriptive quantitative researchwith case study approach in KutaiKartanegara and PenajamPaser Regencies using 2016-2018 Regency GRDPdata. The analysis technique used in this research are Klassen Typology, Location Quotient (LQ), Growth RatioModel, and Overlay. The results showed that the leading sectors in KutaiKartanegara are the agriculture,forestry and fisheries sectors, while in PenajamPaser Utara are the construction sector; and wholesale and retailtrade, car and motorcycle repair. The economic sectors that have the potency to be developed inKutaiKartanegara and PenajamPaser Utara are the sectors categorized as potential and underdeveloped sector.
Keywords: regional potential; klassen typology; location quotient; growth ratio model; overlay