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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_CR indicates the person's province of birth in Costa Rica. Birthplace province codes from BPL1_CR are compatible with codes from GEO1_CR.
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.
For the country of birth of international migrants, see BPLCOUNTRY (Country of birth).
Universe
- Costa Rica 1963: All persons
- Costa Rica 1973: All persons
- Costa Rica 1984: All persons
- Costa Rica 2000: All persons
- Costa Rica 2011: All persons
Availability
- Costa Rica: 1963, 1973, 1984, 2000, 2011
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