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The
population census,
according to the modern definition, is a complete process of collection,
reception, assessment, analysis, publication and distribution of demographic,
economic and social data, which relate, at a given moment in time, to a
well-defined geographic area.
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A population census is a special, widespread activity which
is carried out once a decade in the entire country. Its purpose is to collect
information on the whole population in order to present a full and reliable
picture of the population of that country, its housing conditions and
demographic, social and economic characteristics. The information collected
includes data on: age, sex, country of origin, year of immigration, marital
status, housing conditions, marriage, number of children, education,
employment, traveling habits, etc.
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The population census is the most detailed source of
information on the population at all levels of geographic distribution: from
the national level down to small localities, neighbourhoods in cities and small
population groups. The data obtained create a basis of information which is
available to public and private elements on the national and local levels, for
purposes of making decisions in a variety of areas of life of the residents of
the country.
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