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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
BPLCH2 indicates the regional planning unit in Switzerland in which the person was born.
Comparability — General
BPLCH2 is harmonized by name and does not take into account boundary changes between census years. Regional planning units are the second level administrative divisions of the country, after cantons.
Due to confidentiality requirements, the divisions of Furttal, Schanfigg, Hinterrhein, and Calanca are not identifiable in BPLCH2, and are grouped into "unknown".
For country of birth of international migrants, see BPLCOUNTRY.
Universe
- Switzerland 2011: All persons
Availability
- Switzerland: 2011
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