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This study aims to analyze a clear description of the development of local content curriculum at the elementary school level in urban, coastal and rural areas by introducing the natural conditions, cultural environment, social environment in the area. This research was carried out in elementary schools in Konawe, namely Unaaha 1 Public Elementary School and Unaaha State Elementary School 2, State Elementary School 1 and Analahumbuti State Elementary School 2, State Elementary School 1 and Muara Sampara State Elementary School 2. Meanwhile, the determination of information uses the snowball sampling method. With the following criteria: (1) Teacher, (2) Headmaster, (3) Head of Office, (4) Head of Curriculum Unit (5) Community leaders with knowledge of the problem being studied. Data collection techniques carried out by in-depth interviews, observation techniques and Focus Group Discussion techniques. Based on the results of research and discussion, it can be concluded that: (1) Local content curriculum is an inseparable part of the national curriculum, its existence is prioritized so that the implementation of education in the region increases its relevance to the circumstances and needs of its environment, aimed primarily at making students love the environment because the local content curriculum is adjusted to the characteristics, regional potential, and prospects for regional development including regional excellence. (2) The process of developing a local content curriculum in SDN Konawe Regency is carried out directly by the school. The schools referred to here are the principal, the teacher of local content studies, and the school committee.