GEO1_LB
Lebanon, Governorate 2005-2011, [Consistent boundaries, GIS]
Codes and Frequencies
Description
GEO1_LB identifies the household's governorate of residence within Lebanon in the 2005 and 2011 MICS surveys. Governorates are the primary level of geography in Lebanon. The surveys specifically cover Palestinian camps in Lebanon.
The first three digits of GEO1_LB provide the country code; the last three digits specify the geographic unit within the country. Leading zeros are used when the geographical unit within the country requires less than a three-digit code.
A GIS map (in shapefile format) corresponding to GEO1_LB is available on the GIS Boundary files page. The full set of geography variables for all MICS samples and countries can be found at IPUMS MICS Geography.
Universe
- Lebanon 2005: Ever-married women age 15-49
- Lebanon 2011: Women age 15-49
Availability
- Lebanon: 2005, 2011
