IPUMS DHS

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GEO_PE1991

(V101_PE1991)

Peru regions, 1991 [non-GIS]

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Description

GEO_PE1991 (V101_PE1991) indicates the region of Peru where the respondent was interviewed. DHS regions in the 1991 Peru survey are equivalent to regions.
Lima and Callao provinces are combined.
A GIS map for GEO_PE1991 (in shapefile format) can be downloaded from the DHS program Spatial Data Repository Boundaries page.

Comparability

GEO_PE1991 (V101_PE1991) is a country- and sample-specific variable and has no comparability issues.
Comparability - Standard DHS
GEO_PE1991, 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

Peru 1991: Ever-married women age 15-49

Peru: 1991-W, 1991-C, 1991-B