Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
boliv
1976
|
boliv
1992
|
boliv
2001
|
boliv
2012
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 068001 | Chuquisaca | X | X | X | X |
| 068002 | La Paz | X | X | X | X |
| 068003 | Cochabamba | X | X | X | X |
| 068004 | Oruro | X | X | X | X |
| 068005 | Potosí | X | X | X | X |
| 068006 | Tarija | X | X | X | X |
| 068007 | Santa Cruz | X | X | X | X |
| 068008 | Beni | X | X | X | X |
| 068009 | Pando | X | X | X | X |
| 068097 | Abroad | X | X | X | X |
| 068098 | Unknown | X | X | X | · |
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Most IPUMS data transformations are performed using variable harmonization tables that specify how each value in the source data is recoded. Some variables also require programming logic in addition to the harmonization table. The harmonization documents for this variable are:
- Harmonization table
- No supplemental programming
- Instructions for interpreting harmonization documents
Description
BPL1_BO indicates the person's department of birth in Bolivia. Birthplace department codes from BPL1_BO are compatible with codes from GEO1_BO. Refer to BPL2_BO for a person's province of birth.
Click on the Source Variables tab for information on place of residence for each sample year. Source variables may contain more geographic unit detail but are not suitable for cross-temporal comparison.
Comparability — General
For the country of birth of international migrants, see BPLCOUNTRY (Country of birth).
Universe
- Bolivia 1976: All Persons
- Bolivia 1992: All Persons
- Bolivia 2001: All Persons
- Bolivia 2012: All Persons
Availability
- Bolivia: 1976, 1992, 2001, 2012
Source Variables
Some unharmonized variables may not be available.
Variable |
Variable Label |
Type | Sample | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BO1976A_BRTHPLC | Province or country of birth | P | Bolivia 1976 | |
| BO1992A_BPLDEP | Department of birth | P | Bolivia 1992 | |
| BO2001A_BORNHERE | Born here | P | Bolivia 2001 | |
| BO2001A_DEPTBRTH | Department of birth | P | Bolivia 2001 | |
| BO2012A_BPL | Birthplace | P | Bolivia 2012 | |
| BO2012A_BPLDEPT | Department of birth | P | Bolivia 2012 |