<![CDATA[Studies on urban MSMEs have generally focused on economic contribution, business performance, empowerment, and competitiveness, while research that positions MSMEs as an urban spatial phenomenon remains limited. This limitation has left the inter-district distribution of MSMEs, patterns of local economic concentration, and their relationship with accessibility and spatial planning directions insufficiently examined empirically. This study aims to analyze the spatial concentration of MSMEs in Makassar City and its relevance to more inclusive spatial planning. A descriptive quantitative-spatial approach was employed, with districts used as the unit of analysis. Data on the number of MSMEs by district in 2024 were analyzed through MSME distribution mapping, relative contribution calculation, the construction of an Economic Concentration Index using normalization and scoring, and descriptive-comparative assessment of regional accessibility, public facilities, demographic pressure, and land-use suitability based on RTRW/RDTR documents. The findings show that MSME concentration is not limited to the old city center but also strengthens in districts experiencing residential growth and emerging economic activities, particularly Tamalate, Biringkanaya, Manggala, and Rappocini. These findings indicate that MSME concentration can serve as a basis for developing local economic sub-centers, although it does not automatically reflect equitable economic access across districts.]]>
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