IPUMS-I: descr: MIG1_5

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MIG1_5_DO

Province of residence 5 years ago, Dominican Republic; consistent boundaries, GIS

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Where boundaries changed over time, units were harmonized to create units with boundaries that remain stable over time.

Boundary changes:

Around 1960, Julia Molina changed its name to MarÃa Trinidad SÃ¡nchez province
In 1961 JosÃ© Trujillo Valdez became Peravia; Libertador became DajabÃ³n; Benefactor became San Juan; and Trujillo became San CristÃ³bal.
In 1965 San Rafael became La Estrelleta, but in 1972, La Estrelleta province became ElÃas PiÃ±a
In 1968, La Romana province formed from La Altagracia
Between 1960 and 1970, there were changes in boundaries between the provinces of Puerto Plata and Santiago
In 1972, Name of La Estrelleta province changed to ElÃas PiÃ±a
In 1982, MonseÃ±or Nouel province formed from La Vega
In 1982, Monte Plata province formed from San CristÃ³bal
Around 1984, Hato Mayor province formed from El Seibo
In 2001 Santo Domingo province formed from Distrito Nacional
In 2007 Salcedo became Hermanas Mirabal
After 1980, there were changes in boundary between Baoruco, Barahona.

The migration variable is available for 1981, 2002, and 2010 samples only.