Abstract
This study aimed to do mapping the potention of agricultural area in East Lombok Regency West Nusa Tenggara Province using Geographic Information System (GIS). The method used in this research is descriptive to analyze and match data on the condition of the study area with the class criteria for area capability based to the Minister of Environment Regulation No.17 of 2009. The parameters was observed soil texture, slope, drainage, effective depth, and erosion. The results showed that East Lombok Regency was included in 6th area capability classes, namely class II, III, IV, VI, VII and VIII. Area with class IV dominates of the research area are 501.04 km2 which is spread almost in all districts in East Lombok Regency. Areas with class II, III, and IV area are the area that can be used for agricultural cultivation, while class VI, VII, and VIII area was the land with heavy inhibitor factors, so it is better left in natural conditions.