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MIG2_1_MW
Traditional authority of residence 1 years ago, Malawii; consistent boundaries, GIS
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      class Mig2_1_mw : public Editor {

public:
  Mig2_1_mw(VarPointer varInfo) : Editor(varInfo) {}
  void edit() {

    long a = getRecoded();
    switch (dataSet) {
    case dataset_id::mw1987a: {
      if (MW1987A_0411() == 98000)
        a = GEO2_MW(0);
    } break;
    }
    setData(a);
  }
};

Description

MIG2_1_MW indicates the person's traditional authority (TA) of residence 1 year ago within Malawi. Migration traditional authority codes from MIG2_1_MW are compatible with codes from GEO2_MW.

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

Where boundaries changed over time, units were harmonized to create units with boundaries that remain stable over time. Boundary changes for MIG2_1_MW are too numerous to list here, but users should be aware that there were changes over time.

To match geography from earlier time periods, several district's traditional authorities are coded together:

  • Machinga and Balaka
  • Mulanje and Phalombe

Universe

  • Persons age 1+

Availability

  • Malawi: 1987