Description

MIG2_5_PH indicates the person's municipality of residence 5 years ago within the Philippines. Migration administrative district codes from MIG2_5_PH are compatible with codes from GEO2_PH.

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

Where boundaries changed over time, units were harmonized to create units with boundaries that remain stable over time. Boundary changes for MIG2_5_PH are too numerous to list here, but users should be aware that there were changes over time.

Universe

Availability

• Philippines: 2000, 2010