It is finally here! Census Day. We are all stuck in the house until someone comes to count us, and, even then, there is no where to go. Everyone is required to stay home. There is no public transportation. Businesses are closed. (Some restaurants might open around 7pm I heard...) I was hoping they would come to us early in the morning so I could at least go jogging.... but no census taker just yet.
Here in Panama the census will be taken door-to-door. I know many people in the US are asking: What?! That would take forever! But please keep in mind the population here is less than 3.5 million. The census itself, which is populations and dwelling, is quite long. The 2010 booklet has about 12 pages of questions.
I am not sure how long it will take to get the preliminary results, but I am most interested to know, after all of the campaigning, conversations, workshops, and discussions all over the country, what will be the results of the questions that ask about African descent. How many people will answer, "yes. I am of African-descent" and where will they be located around the country??
vamos a ver!
Happy Census Day!
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