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SECTOR CENSAL [1 record]

Record 1 2001-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Census
  • Statistical Surveys
DEF

A permanent small census geostatistical area established in large urban communities with the help of local specialists interested in urban and social science research.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recensement
  • Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
DEF

Petite unité géostatistique de recensement permanente établie dans les grands centres urbains avec l'aide de spécialistes locaux qui s'intéressent à la recherche en sciences sociales et en urbanisme.

Key term(s)
  • arrondissement de recensement

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Censo
  • Encuestas estadísticas
DEF

Área pequeña de una gran ciudad [...] de características sociales y económicas estables generalmente utilizada como muestra estadística [...].

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