2008 Population and Housing Census - IPUMS Subset
Malawi, 2008
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MWI_2008_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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Malawi, Traditional Authority 1987 - 2008 [Level 2; consistent boundaries, GIS] (GEO2_MW)
Data file: MWI2008_PHC-H-H
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Type:
Discrete
Start:
129
End:
137
Width:
9
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
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Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 454101001 | Mwabulambya, Kameme, Chitipa |
| 454101002 | Mwenewenya, Nthalire, Nyika National Park - Chitipa |
| 454101003 | Mwenemisuku |
| 454102001 | Kyungu, Wasambo, S/C Mwirang'ombe, Nyika National Park - Karonga |
| 454102002 | Kilupula, S/C Mwakaboko |
| 454102003 | Karonga town |
| 454103001 | Malenga Mzoma, S/C Malanda, S/C Fukamalaza |
| 454103002 | Kabunduli |
| 454103003 | Timbiri |
| 454103004 | Fukamapiri, S/C Zilakoma, Mkumpa, Likoma Boma |
| 454103005 | Mususya, S/C Nyaluwanga, S/C Mkondowe, Mkumpha |
| 454103006 | S/C Mkumbira, Nkhata Bay Boma |
| 454103007 | Mankhambira |
| 454104001 | Chikulamayembe, S/C Mwahenga, Katumbi, S/C Zolokere, Nyika National Park (A), Vwaza Marsh Reserve - Rumphi, Rumphi Boma |
| 454104002 | Mwamlowe, S/C Mwalweni, S/C Kachulu |
| 454104003 | S/C Chapinduka, S/C Mwankhunikira |
| 454105001 | Nkhorongo ward, Lupaso ward, Zolozolo ward, Chiputula Ward, Chibanja Ward, Mchengautuwa Ward, Katoto Ward, Jombo Ward, Muzilawayinge Ward, Chasefu Ward, Katawa Ward, Masasa Ward, Kaning'ina Ward, Viphya Ward, Msongwe Ward, New Airport Site |
| 454105002 | Mtwalo, S/C Jaravikuba Munthali |
| 454105003 | Chindi |
| 454105004 | M'mbelwa |
| 454105005 | Mzikubola |
| 454105006 | Mabulabo |
| 454105007 | S/C Kampingo Sibande |
| 454105008 | Mpherembe, Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve |
| 454105009 | S/C Khosolo Gwaza Jere |
| 454105010 | Mzukuzuku |
| 454105011 | Mzimba Boma |
| 454201001 | Wimbe |
| 454201002 | Santhe |
| 454201003 | Chulu |
| 454201004 | S/C Lukwa, Mwase |
| 454201005 | Kaluluma, S/C Chisikwa |
| 454201006 | S/C Kawamba, Kasungu National Park |
| 454201007 | Kaomba |
| 454201008 | Kasungu Township |
| 454201009 | S/C Njombwa |
| 454201010 | S/C Chilowamatambe |
| 454201011 | Kapelula |
| 454201012 | S/C M'nyanja |
| 454201013 | S/C Simlemba |
| 454202001 | Kanyenda, S/C Kafuzila |
| 454202002 | Mwadzama |
| 454202003 | Malenga Chanzi, Nkhotakota Game Reserve |
| 454202004 | S/C Mphonde |
| 454202005 | Nkhota Kota Boma |
| 454202006 | Mwansambo |
| 454203001 | Kalumo, Ntchisi Boma |
| 454203002 | S/C Chilooko |
| 454203003 | Kasakula, S/C Nthondo |
| 454203004 | Chikho |
| 454204001 | S/C Chakhaza |
| 454204002 | S/C Kayembe |
| 454204003 | Chiwere |
| 454204004 | S/C Mkukula, Dowa Boma |
| 454204005 | Dzoole |
| 454204006 | Msakambewa |
| 454204007 | S/C Mponela |
| 454205001 | Khombedza, S/C Msosa, Kuluunda |
| 454205002 | Karonga |
| 454205003 | Ndindi, S/C Kambalame |
| 454205004 | Maganga, Lake Malawi Natl. Park - Salima |
| 454205005 | Salima Township |
| 454205006 | S/C Kambwiri |
| 454205007 | S/C Mwanza |
| 454205008 | Pemba |
| 454206001 | Lilongwe City (all areas) |
| 454206002 | Chiseka |
| 454206003 | Kalolo |
| 454206004 | Kabudula |
| 454206005 | Chadza |
| 454206006 | Khongoni |
| 454206007 | Mazengera |
| 454206008 | Malili |
| 454206009 | Chimutu |
| 454206010 | Kalumbu |
| 454206011 | S/C Mtema |
| 454206012 | S/C Chitekwele |
| 454206013 | S/C Njewa |
| 454206014 | S/C Tsabango |
| 454206015 | Chitukula |
| 454206016 | Kalumba |
| 454207001 | Zulu, Mchinji Boma |
| 454207002 | S/C Mavwere |
| 454207003 | Mkanda |
| 454207004 | S/C Nduwa |
| 454207005 | S/C Dambe |
| 454207006 | Mlonyeni |
| 454208001 | S/C Kaphuka |
| 454208002 | Pemba |
| 454208003 | Kachindamoto |
| 454208004 | Kasumbu |
| 454208005 | Tambala |
| 454208006 | S/C Chilikumwenda |
| 454208007 | S/C Kamenya Gwaza |
| 454208008 | Dedza Town |
| 454208009 | S/C Chauma |
| 454209001 | S/C Goodson Ganya |
| 454209002 | S/C Makwangwala, S/C Champiti |
| 454209003 | Kwataine, Ntcheu Boma |
| 454209004 | Phambala |
| 454209005 | Njolomole |
| 454209006 | Mpando |
| 454209007 | Chakhumbira |
| 454209008 | Masasa |
| 454301001 | Mponda, Chimwala, Nankumba, Lake Malawi National Park, Monkey Bay Urban |
| 454301002 | S/C Chowe |
| 454301003 | S/C M'bwana Nyambi |
| 454301004 | Jalasi |
| 454301005 | Makanjila |
| 454301006 | Katuli |
| 454301007 | Mangochi Town |
| 454301008 | S/C Namabvi |
| 454301888 | Lake Malombe |
| 454302001 | Kawinga |
| 454302002 | Liwonde, Liwonde National Park |
| 454302003 | S/C Chikweo |
| 454302004 | Liwonde Town |
| 454302005 | Nyambi |
| 454302006 | S/C Mlomba |
| 454302007 | S/C Sitola, Machinga Boma |
| 454302008 | S/C Ngokwe |
| 454302009 | S/C Mposa |
| 454302010 | S/C Chamba |
| 454302011 | S/C Chiwalo |
| 454303001 | Mbedza Ward, Mtiya Ward, Masongola Ward, Chikamveka Ward, Chikamveka North Ward, Chirunga East Ward, Chirunga Ward, Likangala Ward, Zakazaka ward, Zomba Central Ward, Chambo ward, Sadzi Ward, Likangala Central Ward, Likangala South Ward |
| 454303002 | S/C Mbiza |
| 454303003 | Mlumbe |
| 454303004 | Mwambo |
| 454303005 | Kuntumanji, S/C Mkumbira |
| 454303006 | Malemia |
| 454303007 | Chikowi |
| 454303888 | Lake Chilwa |
| 454304001 | Mpama, Chitera, Chiradzulu Boma |
| 454304002 | Kadewere |
| 454304003 | Likoswe |
| 454304004 | Nkalo |
| 454304005 | Nchema |
| 454305001 | Michiru Ward, South Lunzu Ward, Mapanga Ward, Nkolokoti Ward, Ndirande North ward, Ndirande South Ward, Ndirande West Ward, Nyambadwe Ward, Likhubula Ward, Chilomoni Ward, Blantyre West Ward, Blantyre Central Ward, Blantyre East ward, Chichi |
| 454305002 | Kapeni |
| 454305003 | Kuntaja |
| 454305004 | Somba |
| 454305005 | Chigaru |
| 454305006 | Makata, Machinjili |
| 454305007 | Kunthembwe |
| 454305008 | Lundu |
| 454307001 | Chimaliro, Luchenza Town (A) |
| 454307002 | Bvumbwe |
| 454307003 | Nchilamwela, Thyolo Boma |
| 454307004 | Kapichi |
| 454307005 | Nsabwe, S/C Thukuta |
| 454307006 | S/C Mphuka |
| 454307007 | S/C Kwethemule |
| 454307008 | S/C Mbawela |
| 454307009 | Changata |
| 454307010 | Thomas |
| 454308001 | Mabuka |
| 454308002 | Nkanda, Mulanje Mountain Reserve |
| 454308003 | Chikumbu, Mulanje Boma |
| 454308004 | S/C Laston Juma |
| 454308005 | Laston Njema |
| 454308006 | Nthiramanja |
| 454309001 | Mkhumba, Phalombe Boma |
| 454309002 | Nazombe, Not documented |
| 454310001 | Ngabu |
| 454310002 | Chapananga, Lengwe National Park |
| 454310003 | Mankhwira |
| 454310004 | Lundu |
| 454310005 | Katunga, Chikwawa Boma |
| 454310006 | Kasisi, Majete Game Reserve - Chikwawa |
| 454310007 | Maseya |
| 454311001 | Mlolo |
| 454311002 | S/C Mbenje |
| 454311003 | Tengani, Mwabvi Game Reserve |
| 454311004 | Ndamera, S/C Makoko |
| 454311005 | Nyachikadza, Malemia |
| 454311006 | Chimombo, Ngabu |
| 454311007 | Nsanje Boma |
| 454312001 | Nsamala |
| 454312002 | Kalembo |
| 454312003 | Balaka Town |
| 454313001 | Kanduku, Mlauli, Majete Game Reserve (B) |
| 454313002 | Symon |
| 454313003 | Dambe |
| 454313004 | Ngozi, Neno Boma |
| 454313005 | Nthache, Mwanza Boma |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Description
Definition
GEO2_MW identifies the household's Traditional Authority (TA) within Malawi in all sample years. Traditional Authorities (TAs) are the second level administrative units of the country, after districts. GEO2_MW is spatially harmonized to account for political boundary changes across census years. Some detail is lost in harmonization; see the comparability discussion. A GIS map (in shapefile format), corresponding to GEO2_MW can be downloaded from the GIS Boundary files page in the IPUMS International web site.
The full set of geography variables for Malawi can be found in the IPUMS International Geography variables list. For cross-national geographic analysis on the first and second major administrative level refer to GEOLEV1, and GEOLEV2. More information on IPUMS-International geography can be found here.
The full set of geography variables for Malawi can be found in the IPUMS International Geography variables list. For cross-national geographic analysis on the first and second major administrative level refer to GEOLEV1, and GEOLEV2. More information on IPUMS-International geography can be found here.
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