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Malaysia Population and Housing Census 1970

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Malaysia Census 1970
Geography 
Malaysia (MYS)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
07/1970 - 09/1970
Data type
Census:
  • De facto
  • National vital registration
  • Subnationally representative
  • Urban-rural representative
Summary 

The 1970 Malaysia de facto census collected data through face-to-face interviews on topics of household demographics, housing, employment, education, migration, agriculture, and fertility. Data was collected through forms for living quarters, those living in institutions, forms for East and West Malaysia for individuals and agriculture, and a household list. The census day was August 25, 1970. The listing of living quarters occurred from July 27-August 9 and the population count from August 25-September 7.

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