Definitions of 'Rural' - ARCHIVED
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 21-601-M2002061
Description:
This paper compares six definitions of the word 'rural' from databases at Statistics Canada. Each definition emphasizes different criteria (population size, density, context) and has different associated thresholds. The size of the territorial units (building blocks) from which each definition is constructed also varies.
Issue Number: 2002061
Main Product: Agriculture and Rural Working Paper Series
| Format | Release date | More information |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2002 |
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