5. Localización censal, condición de ocupación y número de hogares de la vivienda

Censos Nacionales 2025: Overview of Housing and Households

Introduction to the Census Module

• This module covers key topics related to the National Census 2025, including the location of registration, types of housing, and number of households within a dwelling.

Location of Registration

• The census taker will identify where the registration is taking place through direct observation, selecting from options such as private housing or collective housing.

Definition and Classification of Housing

• Private Housing: Defined as a building intended for habitation by one or more individuals, either permanently or temporarily. It must have direct access from public pathways.

• Collective Housing: Designed for individuals without familial ties living under administrative norms for reasons like study or work; includes institutions like hospitals and prisons.

Types of Private Housing

• Various classifications exist based on independence and separation:

• Independent House: A standalone structure with direct street access.

• Apartment in Building/Condominium: Part of a multi-story building with access via corridors or elevators.

• Housing in Courtyard: Horizontal distribution typically consisting of one or two stories with shared outdoor space.

• Tenement House: Similar to courtyard housing but shares common water services among residents.

• Improvised Shelter: Temporary structures made from lightweight materials not originally designed for human habitation.

Understanding Households Within Dwellings

• The census aims to determine how many households occupy each dwelling, which helps assess overcrowding based on room count versus household numbers.

• A household is defined as individuals sharing meals and basic needs under a common budget—essentially those who "eat from the same pot."

• Multiple households can exist within one dwelling if groups independently manage their basic needs (e.g., cooking). An example illustrates three distinct households in one residence.

Reinforcement of Knowledge