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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
GEO2_BJ2013 identifies the household's commune within Benin in 2013. Communes are the second level administrative units of the country, after departments. A GIS map (in shapefile format), corresponding to GEO2_BJ2013 can be downloaded from the GIS Boundary files page in the IPUMS International web site.
The full set of geography variables for Benin can be found in the IPUMS International Geography variables list. For cross-national geographic analysis on the first and second major administrative level refer to GEOLEV1, and GEOLEV2. More information on IPUMS-International geography can be found here.
Universe
- All households
Availability
- Benin: 2013
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