Codes and Frequencies
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class Mig1alt_7_ma : public Editor {
public:
Mig1alt_7_ma(VarPointer varInfo) : Editor(varInfo) {}
void edit() {
long a = getRecoded();
switch (dataSet) {
case dataset_id::ma1982a: {
if (MA1982A_0411() == 0 && MA1982A_0404() >= 7)
a = GEO1ALT_MA(0);
if (MA1982A_0404() < 7)
a = 504099;
} break;
}
setData(a);
}
};
Description
MIG1ALT_7_MA indicates the person's region of residence seven years prior to the census within Morocco. Migration region codes from MIG1ALT_7_MA are compatible with codes from GEO1ALT_MA.
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
The source variable for MIG1ALT_7_MA specifically asked respondents for their place of residence at the time of the Green March, which took place on November 6, 1975.
The entirety of Oued Ed-Dahab-Lagouira (IPUMS code 504001), the vast majority of Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra (IPUMS code 504002), and part of Guelmim-Es Semara (IPUMS code 504003) were situated within the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
Universe
- Morocco 1982: Persons age 7+
Availability
- Morocco: 1982