Malaysia Population and Housing Census 1970
General Info
Original or alternative title
Malaysia Census 1970
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
July, 1970 - September, 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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Citation
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Suggested citation
Department of Statistics (Malaysia). Malaysia Population and Housing Census 1970.