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Malawi Level 3 Administrative Boundaries, 1996

Identification Information
Citation
Originator
United States. Agency for International Development
Originator
Famine Early Warning System Network
Publication Date
1996
Title
Malawi Level 3 Administrative Boundaries, 1996
Edition
1
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
vector digital data
Series Information
Series Name
FEWS 3
Issue Identification
1
Publication Information
Publication Place
Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Publisher
EDC/International Program
Other Citation Details
FEWS/EROS Data Center (EDC)
Online Linkage
http://www.columbia.edu/acis/eds/gis/images/fewsn_1996_malawiadmn3.zip
Abstract
This ARC/INFO polygon coverage contains the third Level administrative boundaries at a 1:1000000 scale. The coverage is part of the Famine Early Warning System (FEWS) / Associates in Rural Development (ARD) African series. Malawi is associated with the South region of Africa.
Purpose
This data set is to be used in conjunction with other layers of Malawi data. The data are intended to show the spatial distribution of the administrative units for Malawi. The data are to be used in modeling, targeting and demonstration projects. The data are also used in natural resource management, inventory, change analysis, policy making, environmental awareness and land use planning.
Supplemental Information
Procedures_Used: The administrative boundaries for Malawi were extracted from the MRPDA database using the ARC/INFO command RESELECT. These country specific sub-national boundaries were then integrated into the DCW master country database using the ARC/INFO command UPDATE. The country specific data set, containing all of the sub-national hierarchy, was extracted from the DCW master data set using the ARC/INFO command RESELECT and the third Level administrative units were extracted from the country specific data set using the ARC/INFO command DISSOLVE. A master data set, based on the Digital Chart of the World (DCW) PONET layer, was created. Burkina Faso, Mali, Ethiopia, and Eritrea are included in the master data set, however, these countries have international boundaries that have been revised. The changes to Burkina Faso are: The Digital Chart of the World (DCW) International boundary was used for the International boundary for Burkina Faso with the only revisions being those listed below. From : -2 degrees; 55 minutes; 8 seconds Longitude and : 13 degrees;37 minutes; 37 seconds Latitude To : -0 degrees; 57 minutes; 41 seconds Longitude and : 14 degrees; 52 minutes; 14 seconds Latitude AND... From : 0 degrees; 3 minutes; 33 seconds Longitude and : 14 degrees; 58 minutes; 15 seconds Latitude To : 0 degrees; 13 minutes; 55 seconds Longitude and : 14 degrees; 58 minutes; 15 seconds Latitude These changes are defined by FEWS/ARD Washington, DC, USA. The changes to Mali are: The Digital Chart of the World (DCW) International boundary was used for the International boundary for Mali with the only revisions being those listed below. From : -2 degrees; 55 minutes; 8 seconds Longitude and : 13 degrees;37 minutes; 37 seconds Latitude To : -0 degrees; 57 minutes; 41 seconds Longitude and : 14 degrees; 52 minutes; 14 seconds Latitude AND... From : 0 degrees; 3 minutes; 33 seconds Longitude and : 14 degrees; 58 minutes; 15 seconds Latitude To : 0 degrees; 13 minutes; 55 seconds Longitude and : 14 degrees; 58 minutes; 15 seconds Latitude These changes are defined by FEWS/ARD Washington, DC, USA. The changes to Ethiopia are: The Digital Chart of the World (DCW) International boundary was used for the International boundary for Ethiopia with the only revisions being those listed below. From : 36 degrees; 34 minutes; 5 seconds Longitude and : 14 degrees; 14 minutes; 25 seconds Latitude To : 42 degrees; 25 minutes; 22 seconds Longitude and : 12 degrees; 26 minutes; 53 seconds Latitude These changes are defined by FEWS/ARD Washington, DC, USA. The changes to Eritrea are: The Digital Chart of the World (DCW) International boundary was used for the International boundary of Eritrea with the only revisions being those listed below: From : 36 degrees; 34 minutes; 5 seconds Longitude and : 14 degrees; 14 minutes; 25 seconds Latitude To : 42 degrees; 25 minutes; 22 seconds Longitude and : 12 degrees; 26 minutes; 53 seconds Latitude These changes are defined by FEWS/ARD Washington, DC, USA. The international boundary for Malawi was extracted from an ARC/INFO LIBRARY created from the ARC/INFO version of the Digital Chart of the World (DCW) using the ARC/INFO tool LIBRARIAN. Revisions: During ARC/INFO coverage development modifications were made to the digital files to generate a database with a common scale, uniform Level of resolution, consistent coding scheme and comparable (standardized) measurement data. Reviews_Applied_to_Data: Peer review, 03/96, FEWS/ARD Washington, D.C. Digital line work and attribute data checked for discrepancies and approved for release to FEWS in-country and regional field representatives. Related_Spatial_and_Tabular_Data_Sets: None Other_References_Cited: Deichmann, Uwe, 1994, "A Medium Resolution Population Database for Africa." The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, Department of Geography, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA. Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), Inc., 1993, "Digital Chart of the World (DCW)," PONET Layer. ESRI. Redlands, CA, USA. Scale - 1:1000000. Notes: USAID - United States Agency for International Development. FEWS - Famine Early Warning System ARD - Associates in Rural Development EDC - EROS Data Center USGS - United States Geological Survey MRPDA - Medium Resolution Population Database for Africa
Temporal Extent
Currentness Reference
The "MRPDA" was published in 1994. Many sources were used to compile the data. The DCW database was originally published in 1992. Data currency varies from place to place depending on the currency of the Operational Navigation Charts (ONC). Chart currency ranged from the mid 1960s to the early 1990s. Compilation dates for every ONC chart are included in the database. The additional attributes were added in April of 1996 by the EROS Data Center (EDC).
Time Period
Beginning
1996
End
unknown
Bounding Box
West
32.673950
East
35.916821
North
-9.367541
South
-17.125000
Theme Keyword
boundaries
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme Keyword
Tertiary administrative boundaries
Third Level national borders
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
None
Place Keyword
Africa
Malawi
Place Keyword Thesaurus
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Temporal Keyword
1996
Temporal Keyword Thesaurus
None
Access Restrictions
None
Use Restrictions
None
Status
Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency
As needed.
Point of Contact
Contact Person
Ron Smith
Delivery Point
EROS Data Center U.S. Geological Survey 47914 252nd Street
City
Sioux Falls
State
South Dakota
Postal Code
57198-0001
Country
USA
Contact Telephone
(605) 594-6522
Contact Facsimile Telephone
(605) 594-6529
Contact Electronic Mail Address
rsmith@edcmail.cr.usgs.gov
Hours of Service
0730 - 1615 CST
Credit
The USAID/FEWS Project and EDC International Program deserve credit for this data set.
Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.1.0.780
Cross-Reference
Originator
Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), Inc.
Publication Date
1993
Publication Time
0000
Title
Digital Chart of the World (DCW), PONET Layer
Edition
Unknown
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
map
Collection Title
DCW
Series Information
Series Name
Unknown
Issue Identification
None
Publication Information
Publication Place
Redlands, CA, USA
Publisher
ESRI
Other Citation Details
Scale - 1:1,000,000
Online Linkage
http://www.esri.com
Cross-Reference
Originator
Deichmann, Uwe
Publication Date
1994
Publication Time
0000
Title
Medium Resolution Population Database for Africa
Edition
Unknown
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
map
Series Information
Series Name
Unknown
Issue Identification
None
Publication Information
Publication Place
Santa Barbara, CA
Publisher
NCGIA, Dept of Geog, UCal
Other Citation Details
PubPlace: USA
Online Linkage
Unknown
Data Quality Information
Attribute Accuracy Report
See Entity_Attribute_Information
Quantitative Attribute Accuracy Assessment
Logical Consistency Report
Polygon topology present.
Completeness Report
All data were found to be topologically correct. No duplicate features are present. All polygons are closed, and all lines intersect where intended. No undershoots or overshoots are present. To the best knowledge of USAID/FEWS and EDC the data compiled in this data set meets the codes and/or procedures established for completeness and consistency.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report
The absolute horizontal accuracy of the DCW for all features derived from Operational Navigation Charts (ONC) is 2040 meters (6700 feet) World Geodetic System (WGS84). The absolute horizontal accuracy of the DCW for all features derived from Jet Navigation Charts (JNC) is 4270 meters (14006 feet) at 90% Circular Error.
Quantitative Horizontal Positional Accuracy Assessment
Lineage
Source
Originator
Deichmann, Uwe
Publication Date
1994
Title
Medium Resolution Population Database for Africa
Source Scale Denominator
1000000
Type of Source Media
Digital file
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
1994
Source Currentness Reference
The "MRPDA" was published in 1994. Various sources were used to compile the data.
Contribution
Level 3 administrative boundary
Source
Originator
Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), Inc.
Publication Date
1993
Title
Digital Chart of the World (DCW), PONET Layer
Source Scale Denominator
1000000
Type of Source Media
CDROM
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
1993
Source Currentness Reference
The DCW database was originally published in 1992. Data currency varies from place to place depending on the currency of the Operational Navigation Charts (ONC). Chart currency ranged from the mid 1960s to the early 1990s. Compilation dates for every ONC chart are included in the database.
Contribution
International boundary
Spatial Data Organization Information
Direct Spatial Reference Method
Vector
Point and Vector Object Information
SDTS Terms Description
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type
G-polygon
Point and Vector Object Count
28
Spatial Reference Information
Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Geographic
Latitude Resolution
0.000000
Longitude Resolution
0.000000
Geographic Coordinate Units
Decimal degrees
Geodetic Model
Horizontal Datum Name
D_Clarke_1880_RGS
Ellipsoid Name
Clarke_1880_RGS
Semi-major Axis
6378249.145000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio
293.465000
Entity and Attribute Information
Entity Type
Entity Type Label
MIADMN3.PAT
Entity Type Definition
Polygon Attribute Table
Entity Type Definition Source
FEWS/ARD Washington, DC, USA
Attributes
AREA
Area of poly/region in square coverage units
Positive real numbers
Area of poly/region in square coverage units
Definition Source
Computed
PERIMETER
Perimeter of poly/region in coverage units
Positive real numbers
Perimeter of poly/region in coverage units
Definition Source
Computed
MIADMN3#
Internal feature number
Sequential unique positive integer
Internal feature number
Definition Source
Computed
MIADMN3-ID
User-assigned feature number
Integer
User-assigned feature number
Definition Source
User-defined
ID
Unique administrative unit code
Character
Unique administrative unit code
Definition Source
FEWS/ARD
CNT-ABB
Unique country abbreviation (http://www.nist.gov/itl/csl/fips/fips104.txtFederal Information Processing Standard (FIPS))
Definition Source
EDC
ADMN2
Second Level administrative unit names
Character
Second Level administrative unit names
Definition Source
FEWS/ARD
ADMN3
Third Level administrative unit names
Character
Third Level administrative unit names
Definition Source
FEWS/ARD
NUM-CODE
Unique numeric administrative unit identifier
Character
Unique numeric administrative unit identifier
Definition Source
EROS Data Center (EDC)
REGION
ARD defined region in Africa that Malawi is associated with
South African Region
ARD defined region in Africa that Malawi is associated with
Definition Source
FEWS/ARD
FEWS-ABB
Unique country abbreviation
MW
Unique country abbreviation
Definition Source
FEWS/ARD
FEWSID
Unique administrative unit identifier
Character
Unique administrative unit identifier
Definition Source
FEWS/ARD
FEWSID2
Unique identifier for the second Level administrative units
Character
Unique identifier for the second Level administrative units
Definition Source
FEWS/ARD
FEWSID3
Unique identifier for the third Level administrative units
Character
Unique identifier for the third Level administrative units
Definition Source
FEWS/ARD
Entity and Attribute Overview
The item (ID) defines the unique administrative unit code, as defined by FEWS/ARD. The item (CNT-ABB) defines the unique country abbreviation, as defined by EDC. The item (ADMN2) defines the second Level administrative unit names, as defined by FEWS/ARD. The item (ADMN3) defines the third Level administrative unit names, as defined by FEWS/ARD. The item (NUM-CODE) defines the unique numeric administrative unit identifier, as defined by EDC. The item (REGION) defines the African region that Malawi is associated with, as defined by FEWS/ARD. The item (FEWS-ABB) defines the unique country abbreviation, as defined by FEWS/ARD. The item (FEWSID) defines the unique administrative unit identifier, as defined by FEWS/ARD. The item (FEWSID2) defines the unique identifiers for the second Level administrative units, as defined by FEWS/ARD. The item (FEWSID3) defines the unique identifiers for the third Level administrative units, as defined by FEWS/ARD.
Distribution Information
Online Access
PC - http://edcintl.cr.usgs.gov/adds/c1/r3/mi/doc/admn/miadmn3.exe UNIX - http://edcintl.cr.usgs.gov/adds/c1/r3/mi/doc/admn/miadmn3.tar.gz
Name
Metadata Reference Information
Metadata Date
20070523
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact Organization
Research Data Services (RDS), Columbia University Libraries
Contact Person
GIS/Metadata Librarian
Contact Address
Address
420 W. 118th St., 215 IAB, MC 3301
City
New York
State or Province
NY
Postal Code
10027
Country
USA
Contact Voice Telephone
(212)854-6012
Contact Electronic Mail Address
data@library.columbia.edu
Metadata Standard Name
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version
FGDC-STD-001-1998
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