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Geographic attribute file - plain definition

Geographic attribute file is an ASCII file which assigns each dissemination block (the basic geographical unit of census data dissemination) the codes and names of all higher geographic levels. The population and private dwelling counts (presented as total private dwellings and private dwellings occupied by usual residents) for all dissemination blocks are also represented. The geographic attribute file is the accessible alternative to GeoSuite 2006.