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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_CI indicates the person's region of birth in Côte d'Ivoire. Birthplace region codes from BPL1_CI are compatible with codes from GEO1_CI.
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
This variable is comparable across samples.
Where boundaries changed over time, units were harmonized to create units with boundaries that remain stable over time.
Boundary changes:
- The regions of Lagunes, Sud Comoé, Sud Bandama, and Agneby were created from Sud.
- The regions of Haut Sassandra, Marahoué, and Fromager were created from Centre-Ouest.
- Centre-Est was renamed Moyen Comoé.
- The region of Lacs and part of N'Zi Comoé were created from Centre.
- Vallée du Bandam and part of N'Zi Comoé were created from Centre-Nord.
- Nord was renamed Savanes.
- The regions of Montagnes and Moyen Cavally were created from Ouest.
- Nord-Est was renamed Zanzan.
- Sud-Ouest was renamed Bas Sassandra.
- The regions of Denguele, Worodougou, and Bafing were created from Nord-Ouest.
For the country of birth of international migrants, see BPLCOUNTRY (Country of birth).
Universe
- Côte d'Ivoire 1988: All persons
- Côte d'Ivoire 1998: All persons
Availability
- Côte d'Ivoire: 1988, 1998
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