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BPL1_BY
Region of birth, Belarus; [Level 1: consistent boundaries, GIS]
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Description

BPL1_BY indicates the person's region of birth within Belarus. Birthplace region codes from BPL1_BY are compatible with codes from GEO1_BY.

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:

  • Minsk city split from Minsk region.

BPL1_BY is only available for the 1999 sample.

For the country of birth of international migrants, see BPLCOUNTRY (Country of birth).

Universe

  • Belarus 1999: All persons

Availability

  • Belarus: 1999