Geographical resolution reference

The meaning of administrative levels varies significantly by country. Use this table to map the Population Dynamics Dataset Schema fields to the local geographic equivalents in your target market.

Country administrative_area_level_1 administrative_area_level_2
AU (Australia) State / Territory Local Govt Area (LGA)
BE (Belgium) Region Province
BR (Brazil) State (Estado) Municipality
CA (Canada) Province / Territory Census Division
CH (Switzerland) Canton District
DE (Germany) State (Bundesland) District (Kreis)
ES (Spain) Autonomous Community Province
FR (France) Region Department
GB (Great Britain / United Kingdom) Country (e.g., England) District / Borough
IN (India) State / Union Territory District
IT (Italy) Region Province
JP (Japan) Prefecture Municipality / Ward
MX (Mexico) State Municipality
NG (Nigeria) State Local Govt Area
NL (Netherlands) Province Municipality
PT (Portugal) District Municipality
US (United States) State County