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BPL2_BJ

Commune of birth, Benin [Level 2: consistent boundaries, GIS]
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Description

BPL2_BJ indicates the person's commune of birth within Benin. Birthplace commune codes from BPL2_BJ are compatible with codes from GEO2_BJ. Refer to BPL1_BJ for a person's department 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

There are no comparability issues and there were no boundary changes between the sample years.

Universe

  • Benin 1979: All persons
  • Benin 1992: All persons
  • Benin 2002: All persons
  • Benin 2013: All persons

Availability

  • Benin: 1979, 1992, 2002, 2013