The 2020 Population Census (SP2020) is the seventh
population census in Indonesia after the independence in 1945. The Population Census is a
national activity that implemented by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) based on the mandate
of Law No. 16 1997 on Statistics and in line with United Nations recommendations (UN). The SP2020
activity aims to obtain strategic population baseline data and as an effort to
realize One Indonesian Population Data.
The series of SP2020 activities are divided into two
stages, namely population data collection using a simple questionnaire (short form) in 2020
and later followed by data collection using a more detailed questionnaire (long
form) through sample census activity in 2021. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of
Salatiga City, starting on October 17, 2021, through field officers will
conduct door-to-door data collection in sample households, which should end on
October 31, 2021, extended until November this. All BPS officers are equipped
with a letter of assignment and PPE as an effort to always maintain strict
health protocols, to protect both officers and respondents.
Data collection on this long form SP2020 activity uses
the CAPI (Computer Assisted Personal Interview). CAPI method data collection activities
are carried out with the help of portable devices (tablets/smartphones). With the
introduction of the CAPI method, officers expected to be able to adapt to changes that
occur, including being able to adapt to the use of gadgets that will be used for
data collection.
In addition to providing continuous basic population
data, specifically this pre-update data collection is for: Updating/updating
the list of families or households based on the results of SP2020.
Updating/updating building points on the WB-2020 map. As an illustration of the
cases found in the field so that more mature planning can be carried out for
the SP2020 long form activities next year.
It is hoped that all levels of Salatiga City society will
receive visits and give good answers to BPS officers in realizing quality
statistical data for Advanced Indonesia.
