Codes and Frequencies
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