Population Census, 1996 - IPUMS Subset
South Africa, 1996
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Magisterial district/country of previous residence (ZA1996A_MOVEDDIS)
Data file: ZAF1996_PHC-P-H
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Start:
208
End:
210
Width:
3
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
<span class="h1">Section A:</span>
<br /><svar v="ZA96Z025 ZA96A037 ZA96A038 ZA96A039 ZA96A044 ZA96A045 ZA96A046 ZA96A047 ZA96A400 ZA96A404 ZA96A405 ZA96A406 ZA96A407 ZA96A408 ZA96A409 ZA96A410 ZA96A411 ZA96A412 ZA96A413 ZA96A414 ZA96A415 ZA96A416 ZA96A417 ZA96A418 ZA96A419 ZA96A420 ZA96A421 ZA96A422 ZA96A423 ZA96A424 ZA96A425 ZA96A426 ZA96A427 ZA96A447"><span class="em"><br />To be completed for each person in the household in a separate column. Remember to include babies. Please include yourself.<br /></span></svar></p>
<p><svar a="all" v="ZA96A420">12.2. (For the person who has moved) From where did (the person) move? (Before moving into the dwelling where he/she usually lives)<br /><div class="i1">____ Name of suburb/village/settlement:<br />____ Name of city/town/farm/tribal authority:<br />____ Name of magisterial district:<br />____ If not South Africa, please state name of country:</div><br /></svar>
<br /><svar v="ZA96Z025 ZA96A037 ZA96A038 ZA96A039 ZA96A044 ZA96A045 ZA96A046 ZA96A047 ZA96A400 ZA96A404 ZA96A405 ZA96A406 ZA96A407 ZA96A408 ZA96A409 ZA96A410 ZA96A411 ZA96A412 ZA96A413 ZA96A414 ZA96A415 ZA96A416 ZA96A417 ZA96A418 ZA96A419 ZA96A420 ZA96A421 ZA96A422 ZA96A423 ZA96A424 ZA96A425 ZA96A426 ZA96A427 ZA96A447"><span class="em"><br />To be completed for each person in the household in a separate column. Remember to include babies. Please include yourself.<br /></span></svar></p>
<p><svar a="all" v="ZA96A420">12.2. (For the person who has moved) From where did (the person) move? (Before moving into the dwelling where he/she usually lives)<br /><div class="i1">____ Name of suburb/village/settlement:<br />____ Name of city/town/farm/tribal authority:<br />____ Name of magisterial district:<br />____ If not South Africa, please state name of country:</div><br /></svar>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 001 | South Africa |
| 002 | Namibia |
| 003 | Swaziland |
| 004 | Botswana |
| 005 | Lesotho |
| 006 | Angola |
| 007 | Congo |
| 008 | Zaire |
| 009 | Kenya |
| 010 | Malawi |
| 011 | Mauritius |
| 012 | Mozambique |
| 013 | Reunion |
| 014 | Seychelles |
| 015 | Tanzania |
| 017 | Zambia |
| 018 | Zimbabwe |
| 019 | Madeira |
| 020 | Argentina |
| 021 | Algeria |
| 022 | Egypt |
| 023 | Rest of Africa |
| 024 | United States of America |
| 025 | Canada |
| 026 | Mexico |
| 027 | Cuba |
| 029 | Brazil |
| 030 | Chile |
| 031 | Colombia |
| 032 | Rest of Americas |
| 033 | Cyprus |
| 034 | Israel |
| 035 | Turkey |
| 036 | India |
| 037 | Pakistan |
| 039 | Philippines |
| 040 | Singapore |
| 041 | Thailand |
| 042 | China |
| 043 | Hong Kong |
| 044 | Japan |
| 047 | Taiwan |
| 048 | Rest of Asia |
| 049 | Denmark |
| 050 | Finland |
| 054 | England, Scotland, and Wales |
| 055 | Austria |
| 056 | Belgium |
| 057 | France |
| 058 | Germany |
| 059 | Netherlands |
| 060 | Switzerland |
| 062 | Hungary |
| 063 | Poland |
| 064 | Russian Federation |
| 067 | Greece |
| 068 | Italy |
| 069 | Portugal |
| 070 | Spain |
| 071 | Yugoslavia |
| 072 | Rest of Europe |
| 073 | Australia and New Zealand |
| 075 | Rest of Oceania |
| 101 | Bellville |
| 102 | Goodwood |
| 103 | Cape |
| 104 | Simonstown |
| 105 | Wynberg |
| 106 | Mitchellsplain |
| 107 | Kuilsrivier |
| 108 | Paarl |
| 109 | Stellenbosch |
| 110 | Somerset West |
| 111 | Strand |
| 112 | Wellington |
| 113 | Bredasdorp |
| 114 | Caledon |
| 115 | Hermanus |
| 116 | Heidelberg |
| 117 | Swellendam |
| 118 | George |
| 119 | Knysna |
| 120 | Mossel bay |
| 121 | Riversdal |
| 122 | Calitzdorp |
| 123 | Ladismith |
| 124 | Oudtshoorn |
| 125 | Uniondale |
| 126 | Ceres |
| 127 | Montagu |
| 128 | Robertson |
| 129 | Tulbagh |
| 130 | Worcester |
| 131 | Hopefield |
| 132 | Malmesbury |
| 133 | Piketberg |
| 134 | Vredenburg |
| 135 | Moorreesburg |
| 136 | Clanwilliam |
| 137 | Van Rhynsdorp |
| 138 | Vredendal |
| 139 | Beaufort West |
| 140 | Laingsburg |
| 141 | Murraysburg |
| 142 | Prince Albert |
| 201 | Albert |
| 202 | Aliwal North |
| 203 | Lady Grey |
| 204 | Steynsburg |
| 205 | Venterstad |
| 206 | Hofmeyer |
| 207 | Barkley-East |
| 208 | Elliot |
| 209 | Indwe |
| 210 | Maclear |
| 211 | Wodehouse |
| 212 | Cathcart |
| 213 | Komga |
| 214 | Molteno |
| 215 | Queenstown |
| 216 | Sterkstroom |
| 217 | Stutterheim |
| 218 | Tarka |
| 219 | East-London |
| 220 | King William's Town |
| 221 | Albany |
| 222 | Alexandria |
| 223 | Adelaide |
| 224 | Bathurst |
| 225 | Bedford |
| 226 | Fort Beaufort |
| 227 | Somerset East |
| 228 | Kirkwood |
| 229 | Cradock |
| 230 | Middelburg |
| 231 | Aberdeen |
| 232 | Graaff-Reinet |
| 233 | Pearston |
| 234 | Jansenville |
| 235 | Steytlerville |
| 236 | Willowmore |
| 237 | Hankey |
| 238 | Humansdorp |
| 239 | Joubertina |
| 240 | Port Elizabeth |
| 241 | Uitenhage |
| 242 | Mdantsane |
| 243 | Zwelitsha |
| 244 | Hewu |
| 245 | Keiskammahoek |
| 246 | Mpofu |
| 247 | Victoria East |
| 248 | Middeldrift |
| 249 | Peddie |
| 250 | Bizana |
| 251 | Butterworth |
| 252 | Elliotdale |
| 253 | Engcobo |
| 254 | Flagstaff |
| 255 | Idutywa |
| 256 | Kentani |
| 257 | Libode |
| 258 | Lusikisiki |
| 259 | Maluti |
| 260 | Mt Ayliff |
| 261 | Mt Fletcher |
| 262 | Mt Frere |
| 263 | Mqanduli |
| 264 | Ngqueleni |
| 265 | Nqamakwe |
| 266 | Port St Johns |
| 267 | Qumbu |
| 268 | Cofimvaba |
| 269 | Tabankulu |
| 270 | Tsolo |
| 271 | Tsomo |
| 272 | Umtata |
| 273 | Willowvale |
| 274 | Cala |
| 275 | Lady Frere |
| 276 | Sterkspruit |
| 277 | Umzimkulu |
| 278 | Ntabathemba |
| 301 | Namakwaland |
| 302 | Calvinia |
| 303 | Sutherland |
| 304 | Williston |
| 305 | Carnarvon |
| 306 | Prieska |
| 307 | Britstown |
| 308 | Colesberg |
| 309 | De Aar |
| 310 | Hanover |
| 311 | Hopetown |
| 312 | Noupoort |
| 313 | Philipstown |
| 314 | Richmond |
| 315 | Gordonia |
| 316 | Kenhardt |
| 317 | Barkley-West |
| 318 | Hartswater |
| 319 | Herbert |
| 320 | Warrenton |
| 321 | Kimberley |
| 322 | Kuruman |
| 323 | Postmasburg |
| 324 | Hay |
| 325 | Fraserburg |
| 326 | Victoria-West |
| 401 | Boshof |
| 402 | Jacobsdal |
| 403 | Koffiefontein |
| 404 | Fauresmith |
| 405 | Petrusburg |
| 406 | Odendaalsrus |
| 407 | Virginia |
| 408 | Welkom |
| 409 | Bothaville |
| 410 | Bultfontein |
| 411 | Heilbron |
| 412 | Hennenman |
| 413 | Hoopstad |
| 414 | Koppies |
| 415 | Kroonstad |
| 416 | Parys |
| 417 | Theunissen |
| 418 | Ventersburg |
| 419 | Vredefort |
| 420 | Viljoenskroon |
| 421 | Wesselsbron |
| 422 | Bethlehem |
| 423 | Ficksburg |
| 424 | Fouriesburg |
| 425 | Frankfort |
| 426 | Harrismith |
| 427 | Lindley |
| 428 | Reitz |
| 429 | Senekal |
| 430 | Vrede |
| 431 | Brandfort |
| 432 | Clocolan |
| 433 | Dewetsdorp |
| 434 | Edenburg |
| 435 | Excelsior |
| 436 | Jagersfontein |
| 437 | Ladybrand |
| 438 | Marquard |
| 439 | Philippolis |
| 440 | Reddersburg |
| 441 | Trompsburg |
| 442 | Wepener |
| 443 | Winburg |
| 444 | Botshabelo |
| 445 | Bloemfontein |
| 446 | Smithfield |
| 447 | Bethulie |
| 448 | Rouxville |
| 449 | Zastron |
| 450 | Sasolburg |
| 451 | Thaba 'Nchu |
| 452 | Witsieshoek |
| 501 | Durban |
| 502 | Inanda |
| 503 | Pinetown |
| 504 | Chatswoth |
| 505 | Camperdown |
| 506 | Richmond |
| 507 | Pietermaritzburg |
| 508 | Umzinto |
| 509 | Ixopo |
| 510 | Alfred |
| 511 | Port Shepstone |
| 512 | Mount Currie |
| 513 | Underberg |
| 514 | Polela |
| 515 | Impendle |
| 516 | Kranskop |
| 517 | Lions River |
| 518 | New Hanover |
| 519 | Mooi river |
| 520 | Umvoti |
| 521 | Bergville |
| 522 | Estcourt |
| 523 | Kliprivier |
| 524 | Weenen |
| 525 | Dannhauser |
| 526 | Dundee |
| 527 | Glencoe |
| 528 | Newcastle |
| 529 | Utrecht |
| 530 | Babanango |
| 531 | Ngotshe |
| 532 | Paulpietersburg |
| 533 | Vryheid |
| 534 | Eshowe |
| 535 | Hlabisa |
| 536 | Lower Umfolozi |
| 537 | Mthonjaneni |
| 538 | Mtunzini |
| 539 | Ubombo |
| 540 | Lower Tugela |
| 541 | Umbumbulu |
| 542 | Umlazi |
| 543 | Ndwedwe |
| 544 | Mapumulo |
| 545 | Nkandla |
| 546 | Nqutu |
| 547 | Msinga |
| 548 | Mhlabathini |
| 549 | Nongoma |
| 550 | Ingwavuma |
| 551 | Simdlangentsha |
| 601 | Huhudi |
| 602 | Kudumane |
| 603 | Vryburg |
| 604 | Phokwani |
| 605 | Mmabatho |
| 606 | Madikwe |
| 607 | Lichtenburg |
| 608 | Delareyville |
| 609 | Schweizer-Reneke |
| 610 | Wolmaransstad |
| 611 | Christiana |
| 612 | Klerksdorp |
| 613 | Ventersdorp |
| 614 | Potchefstroom |
| 615 | Mankwe |
| 616 | Rustenburg |
| 617 | Brits |
| 618 | Ga-Rankuwa |
| 619 | Temba |
| 701 | Pretoria |
| 702 | Soshanguve |
| 703 | Wonderboom |
| 704 | Johannesburg |
| 705 | Randburg |
| 706 | Alberton |
| 707 | Benoni |
| 708 | Boksburg |
| 709 | Germiston |
| 710 | Kempton Park |
| 711 | Brakpan |
| 712 | Heidelberg |
| 713 | Nigel |
| 714 | Springs |
| 715 | Krugersdorp |
| 716 | Oberholzer |
| 717 | Randfontein |
| 718 | Roodepoort |
| 719 | Westonaria |
| 720 | Bronkhorstspruit |
| 721 | Cullinan |
| 722 | Vereeniging |
| 723 | Vanderbijlpark |
| 724 | Soweto |
| 801 | Amersfoort |
| 802 | Bethal |
| 803 | Carolina |
| 804 | Ermelo |
| 805 | Piet Retief |
| 806 | Standerton |
| 807 | Volksrust |
| 808 | Wakkerstroom |
| 809 | Kriel |
| 810 | Balfour |
| 811 | Ho‰veldrif |
| 812 | Delmas |
| 813 | Belfast |
| 814 | Groblersdal |
| 815 | Middelburg |
| 816 | Waterval Boven |
| 817 | Witbank |
| 818 | Moutse |
| 819 | Barberton |
| 820 | Lydenburg |
| 821 | Nelspruit |
| 822 | Pelgrimsrust |
| 823 | Witrivier |
| 824 | Eerstehoek |
| 825 | Nkomazi |
| 826 | Nsikazi |
| 827 | Mdutjana |
| 828 | Mkobola |
| 829 | Mbibana |
| 830 | Kwamhlanga |
| 831 | Moretele |
| 901 | Letaba |
| 902 | Messina |
| 903 | Phalaborwa |
| 904 | Pietersburg |
| 905 | Soutpansberg |
| 906 | Potgietersrus |
| 907 | Waterberg |
| 908 | Ellisras |
| 909 | Thabazimbi |
| 910 | Warmbad |
| 911 | Malamulela |
| 912 | Hlanganani |
| 913 | Namakgale |
| 914 | Mhala |
| 915 | Ritavi |
| 916 | Giyani |
| 917 | Lulekani |
| 918 | Bolobedu |
| 919 | Sekgosese |
| 920 | Bochum |
| 921 | Mokerong |
| 922 | Seshego |
| 923 | Thabamoopo |
| 924 | Nebo |
| 925 | Sekhukhuneland |
| 926 | Naphuno |
| 927 | Mapulaneng |
| 928 | Dzanani |
| 929 | Mutali |
| 930 | Thohoyandou |
| 931 | Vuwani |
| 998 | Unknown |
| 999 | NIU (not in universe) |
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
This variable indicates the magisterial district or country of previous residence.
Universe
South Africa 1996: Persons in a private household who were not born there [discrepancies: type I trace; type II trace]
concept
Concept