<![CDATA[ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis daya dukung wisata di Taman Wisata Alam (TWA) Batu Angus, Kota Bitung, sebagai dasar pengelolaan pariwisata berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data primer melalui observasi, survei, dan wawancara. Pengumpulan data sekunder dilakukan melalui studi literatur, peraturan perundang-undangan, data statistik, dan sumber relevan lainnya. Analisis daya dukung wisata dilakukan menggunakan formula Tourism Carrying Capacity (Cifuentes, 1992) untuk menentukan kapasitas maksimum pengunjung yang dapat diterima kawasan tanpa menimbulkan tekanan terhadap lingkungan maupun penurunan kualitas pengalaman wisata. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa daya dukung fisik (Physical Carrying Capacity/PCC) kawasan TWA Batu Angus sebesar 2.057 orang per hari, daya dukung riil (Real Carrying Capacity/RCC) sebesar 838 orang per hari, dan daya dukung efektif (Effective Carrying Capacity/ECC) sebesar 586 orang per hari. Rata-rata kunjungan harian wisatawan masih berada di bawah batas daya dukung efektif, namun pada bulan Mei tercatat 802 orang per hari dan pada bulan Juni 668 orang per hari tahun 2022, jumlah tersebut melampaui batas yang ditetapkan. Kondisi ini berpotensi menimbulkan tekanan terhadap sumber daya lingkungan dan menurunkan kenyamanan pengunjung. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan strategi pengaturan arus kunjungan, peningkatan fasilitas pendukung, serta pengawasan kapasitas kawasan agar aktivitas wisata di TWA Batu Angus dapat berlangsung secara berkelanjutan. Kata Kunci: TWA Batu Angus, Daya Dukung Wisata, Tourism Carrying Capacity, Pengelolaan Berkelanjutan ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the tourism carrying capacity of Batu Angus Nature Tourism Park (TWA Batu Angus) in Bitung City as a basis for sustainable tourism management. The research employs both quantitative and qualitative methods, with primary data collected through observation, surveys, and interviews. Secondary data were obtained from literature reviews, regulations, statistical data, and other relevant sources. The analysis of tourism carrying capacity was conducted using the Tourism Carrying Capacity formula proposed by Cifuentes (1992) to determine the maximum number of visitors that can be accommodated without causing environmental degradation or reducing the quality of visitor experience. The results show that the Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC) of the Batu Angus Nature Tourism Park is 2,057 visitors per day, the Real Carrying Capacity (RCC) is 838 visitors per day, and the Effective Carrying Capacity (ECC) is 586 visitors per day. The average daily number of visitors remains below the effective carrying capacity limit; however, during May (802 visitors/day) and June (668 visitors/day) of 2022, visitor numbers exceeded this threshold. This condition potentially exerts pressure on environmental resources and decreases visitor comfort. Therefore, strategies for regulating visitor flow, improving supporting facilities, and monitoring the site’s capacity are required to ensure that tourism activities in TWA Batu Angus can be managed sustainably. Keywords: Batu Angus Nature Tourism Park, Tourism Carrying Capacity, Sustainable Management, Visitor Capacity]]>
