Working with Census OperationsCase Study from KSA

International Workshop on Integrating Geospatial and Statistical Information

Abdullah M.AlhamlanKingdom of Saudi Arabia

Central Department of Statistics & InformationHead of Mapping Unitmapping@cds.gov.sa

http://www.cdsi.gov.sa

Beijing  9‐12 June 2014 

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lies at thefurthermost part of southwestern Asia. It isbordered to the west by the Red Sea, to theeast by the Arabian Gulf, United ArabEmirates and Qatar, to the north by Kuwait,Iraq and Jordan, and to the south by Yemenand Oman. The Kingdom lies between 16 2246 and 32 14 00 North, and 34 29 30 and 5540 00 East.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia occupiesabout four‐fifths of the Arab Peninsula,with a total area of around 2,000,000square kilometers.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is divided into13 regions. In addition to the headquartersof the region (emirate), each region isdivided into a number of governorates.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lies at thefurthermost part of southwestern Asia. It isbordered to the west by the Red Sea, to theeast by the Arabian Gulf, United ArabEmirates and Qatar, to the north by Kuwait,Iraq and Jordan, and to the south by Yemenand Oman. The Kingdom lies between 16 2246 and 32 14 00 North, and 34 29 30 and 5540 00 East.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia occupiesabout four‐fifths of the Arab Peninsula,with a total area of around 2,000,000square kilometers.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is divided into13 regions. In addition to the headquartersof the region (emirate), each region isdivided into a number of governorates.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Sector of statistics and information in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consists of the Central Department ofStatistics and Information (Central Agency for Statistics) and multi Suit of statistical centers and units formedwithin the administrative structures of government agencies and some private sector institutions under atechnical supervision done by the Central Department of Statistics and Information (CDSI).

CDSI draws out its statistical information from two main sources representing the core of national statisticssystem, namely:

1. General statistics of censuses, field surveys, research and statistical studies conducted by the CDSI.

2. Administrative records (administrative data) derived from the records, bulletins and statistical reports issuedby the statistical units and information centers in government agencies and institutions in its capacity asresponsible for providing the service concerned.

Sector of statistics and information in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consists of the Central Department ofStatistics and Information (Central Agency for Statistics) and multi Suit of statistical centers and units formedwithin the administrative structures of government agencies and some private sector institutions under atechnical supervision done by the Central Department of Statistics and Information (CDSI).

CDSI draws out its statistical information from two main sources representing the core of national statisticssystem, namely:

1. General statistics of censuses, field surveys, research and statistical studies conducted by the CDSI.

2. Administrative records (administrative data) derived from the records, bulletins and statistical reports issuedby the statistical units and information centers in government agencies and institutions in its capacity asresponsible for providing the service concerned.

Central Department of Statistics & Information

CDSI Objective

Improving , enhancing and facilitating the Process of

Census Operationto deliver not

only data but alsoKnowledge

Census Operation Timeline in KSA

19741974 19921992 20042004 20102010

7.009.4667.009.466 16.948.38816.948.388 22.678.26222.678.262 27.136.97727.136.977

YearYear

PopulationPopulation

Population Census is defined as the entireoperation of collecting demographic,economic and social data with reference topopulation in a specific period of time. Itincludes the counting of every individualalive inside the borders of a specific countryat a particular point in time. It also meansthe registration of the individual's social andeconomic characteristics at that point intime. These characteristics are recorded forevery member of the family.

Population Census is defined as the entireoperation of collecting demographic,economic and social data with reference topopulation in a specific period of time. Itincludes the counting of every individualalive inside the borders of a specific countryat a particular point in time. It also meansthe registration of the individual's social andeconomic characteristics at that point intime. These characteristics are recorded forevery member of the family.

1 ‐ Provide the state, planners andresearchers with the basic data onpopulation and housing necessary fordevelopment planning.

2 ‐ Set up an up‐to‐date frame for allspecialized statistical research beingundertaken in accordance with the samplemethod such as research related to: laborforce, consumption expenditures, fertility,mortality, migration and environment,housing features, etc.

3 ‐ Set up a wide database to help inundertaking various demographic studiesrequired for social and economic planning.

4 ‐ Periodically make available data andindices required to measure the change indemographic profile, make comparisonsand make future projections.

1 ‐ Provide the state, planners andresearchers with the basic data onpopulation and housing necessary fordevelopment planning.

2 ‐ Set up an up‐to‐date frame for allspecialized statistical research beingundertaken in accordance with the samplemethod such as research related to: laborforce, consumption expenditures, fertility,mortality, migration and environment,housing features, etc.

3 ‐ Set up a wide database to help inundertaking various demographic studiesrequired for social and economic planning.

4 ‐ Periodically make available data andindices required to measure the change indemographic profile, make comparisonsand make future projections.

All persons inside the Saudi borders(whether Saudis or non Saudis) arecovered by the census operation whetherthose persons are staying permanently ortemporarily in the Kingdom.

The census includes the followingcategories as well:

1‐ Saudi diplomats living abroad. Thecounting of those diplomats isundertaken in coordination with theMinistry of Foreign Affairs.

2 ‐ Other Saudis living abroad for variousreasons (such as business, tourism,medical treatments, etc.)

All persons inside the Saudi borders(whether Saudis or non Saudis) arecovered by the census operation whetherthose persons are staying permanently ortemporarily in the Kingdom.

The census includes the followingcategories as well:

1‐ Saudi diplomats living abroad. Thecounting of those diplomats isundertaken in coordination with theMinistry of Foreign Affairs.

2 ‐ Other Saudis living abroad for variousreasons (such as business, tourism,medical treatments, etc.)

WHAT WHY WHERE

Understanding Census Operation

The Roles of CDSI-Mapping Unit in Census Operation

Production and preparing maps for census operation and statistical tasks in KSA

Analyze and normalize data for better understanding of 

the census results 

Build the base‐map for census operation to be available in and out CDSI

Build CDSI spatial database repository (multi–layer)

Building capacity of field surveyors and researchers 

Disseminate the census results (Geo‐Distribution) for experts  and public

(Atlases – Portal – Reports)

Preparing the Census OperationPre-Phase

9

Spatial Data Collection and Manipulation

Spatial Data Collection and Manipulation

Field MapsField Maps

Supervisors Maps+327

Supervisors Maps+327

Inspectors Maps+1390

Inspectors Maps+1390

Observers Maps+7300

Observers Maps+7300

GPS DataGPS Data

Settlements Numbering 

Maps

Settlements Numbering 

Maps

City Numbering Maps

City Numbering Maps

Detailed Maps (District Level)

+6500

Detailed Maps (District Level)

+6500

Detailed Maps(City Level)

+430

Detailed Maps(City Level)

+430

Regions Maps+13

Regions Maps+13

Governorates Maps+118

Governorates Maps+118

Collecting Updated Maps from local  

Authorities 

Collecting Updated Maps from local  

Authorities 

Build CDSI Spatial Database RepositoryBuild CDSI Spatial 

Database Repository

Post ‐CensusPost ‐Census

Working with ResultsWorking with ResultsUpdating ProcessUpdating Process

Census AtlasPreliminary Results

Census AtlasPreliminary Results

CDSI Web Mapping Portal

CDSI Web Mapping Portal

Census AtlasDetailed ResultsCensus Atlas

Detailed Results

Using Maps in Census Operation

Pre‐CensusPre‐Census

More Than 

16000Pre‐Census Field 

Work Maps

Production of Maps for Census OperationProduction of Maps for Census Operation

Types of Maps in Census Operation

Settlements Maps

Regions Level

Governorates Level

Inspectors LevelInspectors Level

Observers LevelObservers Level

City Maps

City Level

Districts Level

Inspectors LevelInspectors Level

Observers LevelObservers Level

Producing Maps for Census

Operation

Producing (City – District –

Sector) Maps Producing Inspector or 

Markup Map for any Selected 

City

Producing Settlement Maps for any selected 

governorate or region

CDSI-Mapping System

Pro

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of

Cit

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Ma

ps

District Boundaries

Sector Boundaries

Block Number

City NameNo of Districts

City IDNO of Sections

City MapsDistrict Map

SUPE

RVISOR 12

11

INSPECTOR 11

11

INSPECTOR 11

13

INSPECTOR 13

12

INSPECTOR 12

12

INSPECTOR 12

14

INSPECTOR 14

14

INSPECTOR 14

15

INSPECTOR 15

15

INSPECTOR 15

Supervisor Map City Maps

63

62263862313910624625626

ObserverDistrict_noSector_no

1

12

3

34

5

1

2

3

5

4

INSPECTOR 15

Each Observer has a Different Color

Inspector Map City Maps

1

Observer_noDistrict_noSector_no

1

1638

622

Observer Map City Maps

Pro

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Se

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me

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Ma

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Region boundaries

Settlements

Governorate boundaries

Region Map

Classification of settlements

No of settlements in the governorate

Governorate boundaries

Settlements Classification of settlements

No of settlements in the governorate

Governorate boundaries

Settlements

Governorate Map

Observer Map Inspector Map

Inspector ID

Number of Settlements

Observer 1

Observer 2Observer ID

Number of Settlements

Observer 1

Observer X

Working with ResultsPost-Phase

Producing Census Atlases

Preliminary Results

Detailed Results

Census Atlas  ‐ Preliminary Results (Level 1)

Census Atlas  ‐ Preliminary Results (Level 1)

Housing DistributionHousing Distribution Population distributionsPopulation distributions Administrative divisionsAdministrative divisions

KSA RegionsKSA Regions

KSA GovernoratesKSA Governorates

Population distribution  by Regions

Population distribution  by Regions

Population distribution by cities

Population distribution by cities

Population distribution by Governorates

Population distribution by Governorates

Population Distribution by governorates of each regionPopulation Distribution by governorates of each region

Houses distribution  by RegionsHouses distribution  by Regions

Houses distribution by citiesHouses distribution by cities

Houses distribution by Governorates

Houses distribution by Governorates

Houses Distribution by governorates of each region

Houses Distribution by governorates of each region

KSA Administrative Boundaries

Administrative Boundaries– Governorates Level

Population Distribution – Regions Level

Population Distribution – Cities Level

Population Distribution – Governorates Level

Census Atlas  ‐ Detailed Results (Level 2)

Census Atlas  ‐ Detailed Results (Level 2)

Administrative divisionsAdministrative divisions

KSA RegionsKSA Regions

KSA GovernoratesKSA Governorates

Distribution By GovernoratesDistribution By Governorates

Demographic CharacteristicsDemographic Characteristics

Education CharacteristicsEducation Characteristics

Economic CharacteristicsEconomic Characteristics

Housing & Household Characteristics

Housing & Household Characteristics

DisabilityDisability

Distribution By RegionsDistribution By Regions

Demographic CharacteristicsDemographic Characteristics

Education CharacteristicsEducation Characteristics

Economic CharacteristicsEconomic Characteristics

Housing & Household Characteristics

Housing & Household Characteristics

DisabilityDisability

Education Characteristics – Regions Level

Education Characteristics – Governorates Level

Current CDSI Web Mapping Architecture

Census

Database

Web

Server

(Intern

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n Server)

Ap

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Server

(Active

Server P

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PM

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Http

Req

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Web BrowserWeb Browser

Http Request

Http Request

HTML

HTML

Client SideClient Side Server SideServer Side

This architecture consists of three separates tiers, namely :The presentation tier , The application logic tierand the data tier

Client ‐Server

Spatial

Database

CDSI Web Mapping PortalCDSI Web Mapping Portal

KSA City GuideKSA City GuideDemographic DataDemographic Data

Kingdom MapKingdom Map

Riyadh CityRiyadh City

Makka CityMakka City

Jeddah CityJeddah City

Damam‐Khubar‐Dharan

Damam‐Khubar‐Dharan

AnalysisAnalysis Housing DataHousing Data Services dataServices data Population dataPopulation data

EducationEducation

HealthHealth

AgricultureAgriculture

SocialSocial

AdministrativeAdministrative

GeneralGeneral

Population CategoriesPopulation Categories

Population DensityPopulation Density

Population Pyramid

Population Pyramid

Education StatusEducation Status

Social StatusSocial Status

Type of HousingType of Housing

Building MaterialBuilding Material

Ownership TypeOwnership Type

Water & ElectricityWater & Electricity

Sewage MethodSewage Method

Telephone AvailabilityTelephone Availability

Water TanksWater Tanks

StatisticsStatistics

◌Statistical Comparisons ◌Statistical Comparisons

Statistical AnalysisStatistical Analysis

Electricity SourceElectricity Source

Population Distribution

Statistical Analysis

Statistical Operations

Statistical Analysis

CDSIReporting System

InputInput EditingEditing RevisingRevising

Census Data Repository

XMLXML

Mobile ModuleNative App

Mobile ModuleNative App

iOS

Android

Backend Module

Web Mapping Module

(web application hybrid)

Web Mapping Module

(web application hybrid)

Desktop browser

Mobile browser

Application to ApplicationWeb ServiceHTTP + XMLWeb ServiceHTTP + XML

The Proposed CDSI Mapping Portal Architecture(Open Source Vision)

MashUP

MashUpTechnique