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MIG1ALT_7_MA
Region of residence 7 years ago, Morocco; consistent boundaries, GIS
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      class Mig1alt_7_ma : public Editor {

public:
  Mig1alt_7_ma(VarPointer varInfo) : Editor(varInfo) {}
  void edit() {

    long a = getRecoded();
    switch (dataSet) {
    case dataset_id::ma1982a: {
      if (MA1982A_0411() == 0 && MA1982A_0404() >= 7)
        a = GEO1ALT_MA(0);
      if (MA1982A_0404() < 7)
        a = 504099;
    } break;
    }

    setData(a);
  }
};

Description

MIG1ALT_7_MA indicates the person's region of residence seven years prior to the census within Morocco. Migration region codes from MIG1ALT_7_MA are compatible with codes from GEO1ALT_MA.

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

The source variable for MIG1ALT_7_MA specifically asked respondents for their place of residence at the time of the Green March, which took place on November 6, 1975.

The entirety of Oued Ed-Dahab-Lagouira (IPUMS code 504001), the vast majority of Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra (IPUMS code 504002), and part of Guelmim-Es Semara (IPUMS code 504003) were situated within the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

Universe

  • Morocco 1982: Persons age 7+

Availability

  • Morocco: 1982