THE SETTING UP OF A GIS FOR THE GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS

Abstract. The general census of population and housing is a statistical operation which consists in counting all the populations dwellings given territory at precise date must produce data interest to t users this essential purpose their execution. Each executed during have goal producing results that meet needs users. information collected way has several interests country. Algeria taken by National Statistics Office (ONS) preparing its sixth General Census Population Housing (RGPH). organized four steps are: Cartographic Preparation, Staff Training, Execution RGPH, Exploitation.Algeria, year 2020 phase preparation relates cartographic aspect our contribution will relate elaboration geographic system (GIS) This concerns focus on development allowing management first stage RGPH operation, latter having mainly aspect. design production BDG were made basis reflections resulting from careful study manuals for interviews with local managers this. In perspective, bibliographical was be inspired experiences other countries, gain some insight into techniques used them.The tools offered Open Source software represent an important alternative find solution problem. also very useful actors better understand space distribution population, allow more rational resources.The objective paper integration spatial while presenting national office statistics. An overview different countries illustrate know-how office. give state means cannot circumvented so it can plan, among things, budget coming years according demographics.