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
Questionnaire Text
| Bolivia 1976 |
| Bolivia 1992 |
| Bolivia 2001 |
| Bolivia 2012 |
For all individuals regardless of age (including newborn infants)
[Questions 1-8 were asked of all persons.]
5. Where were you born?
____ Province
____ Department or other country
Question 5. Where were you born?
Mark "Here" if a person was born in the locality where they are enumerated.
In the contrary case, write the name of the locality, providence, and department where they were born.
If born abroad, write down only the name of the country.
7. Where were you born?
____ Province
____ Locality
____ Country
Question 7. Where were you born?
You will mark the circle "Here" with an X when the person being enumerated was born in the place where they are being enumerated. Otherwise, the name of the Department, Province, and Locality where the person was born will be written on the corresponding lines.
If the person was born outside the country, record the year of arrival in Bolivia and the name of the country of birth in the corresponding space.
Chapter D. For all individuals (Request the presence of those people who slept in this dwelling, including [explicitly both male and female] children.)
[Questions 27-34 were asked of all persons.]
34. Where were you born?
[] 2 In another place within the country:
____ Municipality (Province Section)
____ Province
____ Department
[] 2 La Paz
[] 3 Cochabamba
[] 4 Oruro
[] 5 Potosí
[] 6 Tarija
[] 7 Santa Cruz
[] 8 Beni
[] 9 Pando
____ Year of arrival in Bolivia - Go on to Chapter E
Chapter D. For all persons
From this question [question 27] onwards, each person who spent the night prior to the census day in this dwelling should be interviewed individually. The presence of all persons, including children, should be requested.
If the person is younger than 7 years of age or if he cannot make himself understood, his presence should be requested but the information should be provided by the father, mother, or another adult. This person should be present for the duration of the interview.
Question 34. Where were you born?
For example:
Pedro is a priest who lives in Sucre. He was born in Argentina and arrived in Bolivia in 1987.
The form is filled out in this way:
[The instructions refer to a graphic of the census form with the above information filled in.]
[p. 62]
1. If the person was born in the place where the enumeration is taking place, the oval, "Here" is filled in and the enumerator will proceed to Chapter E.
2. If the person was born "In another place in the country", the same procedure as in question 33 is followed.
3. If the person was born "Abroad", the corresponding oval is filled in, the "Name of the country" is recorded, and the enumerator will proceed to Chapter E.
Chapter D. For all individuals (Request the presence of those people who slept in this dwelling, including [explicitly both male and female] children.)
[Questions 27-34 were asked of all persons.]
34. Where were you born?
[] 2 In another place within the country:
____ Municipality (Province Section)
____ Province
____ Department
[] 2 La Paz
[] 3 Cochabamba
[] 4 Oruro
[] 5 Potosí
[] 6 Tarija
[] 7 Santa Cruz
[] 8 Beni
[] 9 Pando
____ Year of arrival in Bolivia - Go on to Chapter E
Chapter D. For all persons
From this question [question 27] onwards, each person who spent the night prior to the census day in this dwelling should be interviewed individually. The presence of all persons, including children, should be requested.
If the person is younger than 7 years of age or if he cannot make himself understood, his presence should be requested but the information should be provided by the father, mother, or another adult. This person should be present for the duration of the interview.
Question 34. Where were you born?
For example:
Pedro is a priest who lives in Sucre. He was born in Argentina and arrived in Bolivia in 1987.
The form is filled out in this way:
[The instructions refer to a graphic of the census form with the above information filled in.]
[p. 62]
1. If the person was born in the place where the enumeration is taking place, the oval, "Here" is filled in and the enumerator will proceed to Chapter E.
2. If the person was born "In another place in the country", the same procedure as in question 33 is followed.
3. If the person was born "Abroad", the corresponding oval is filled in, the "Name of the country" is recorded, and the enumerator will proceed to Chapter E.
32. Where were you born?
[] 2 Elsewhere in this country
____ Municipality
____ Department
Year of arrival in Bolivia _ _ _ _
F1. For all people
Internal migration and international immigration
Internal migration refers to people's migratory movements within the country's borders. International immigration refers to immigration from other countries to Bolivia.
32. Where were you born?
[] 2 Elsewhere in this country
____ Municipality
____ Department
Year of arrival in Bolivia _ _ _ _
F1. For all people
32. Place of birth
The question about place of birth has the following multiple-choice options:
- Elsewhere in this country. If the place of birth is in this country but not the same as the place where the census interview is occurring. In this case, on the appropriate lines, indicate the name of the city or community, name of the municipality, and the name of the regional department in which the person was born.
- Abroad. In this case, note down the answer in the appropriate circle; then write the name of the country of birth and the year of arrival in Bolivia.