Description

This variable indicates the number of polata. A polata is a rectangular building with a flat, currugated iron roof and walls of concrete blocks, sandstone, rubble, burnt or mud bricks. This type of dwelling may be rendered and decorated externally. The level of internal finish is highly variable from flooring of earth or concrete covered by linoleum or vinyal tiles and ceilings either not installed or of decorated rhino board. There are usually three rooms or less.

Universe

• Lesotho 2006: All households

Availability

• Lesotho: 2006

Integrated variables

• None