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GEO_MR2021

(V101_MR2021)
Mauritania regions, 2021 [GIS]
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Description

GEO_MR2021 (V101_MR2021) indicates the region of Mauritania where the respondent was interviewed. DHS regions in the 2021 Mauritania survey are equivalent to regions.

Nouakchott is divided into 3 administrative areas due to a large population size. Tris Zemour and Inchiri are combined into a single unit due to a smaller population size.

A GIS map for GEO_MR2021 (in shapefile format) can be downloaded from the DHS program Spatial Data Repository Boundaries page.

Comparability

GEO_MR2021 (V101_MR2021) is a country- and sample-specific variable and has no comparability issues.

Comparability - Standard DHS

GEO_MR2021, like other V101 variables, is a geographic variable added during processing of the DHS data. V101 is included in all Phases of the DHS.

Universe

  • Mauritania 2021: All women age 15-49.
  • Mauritania: 2021-W, 2021-C, 2021-B, 2021-H