Most IPUMS data transformations are performed using variable harmonization tables that specify how each value in the source data is recoded. Some variables also require programming logic in addition to the harmonization table. The harmonization documents for this variable are:
Instructions for interpreting harmonization documents
Description
MIGCAPCO indicates whether the persons lived in the capital of another department in Colombia 5 years ago.
Comparability — General
MIGCAPCO can be considered a supplement to MIGRATE5, which indicates whether the person moved between municipalities or departments in the previous 5 years.
Universe
Persons age 5+ who lived in a different department 5 years ago
