What is el censo?

El censo is a Spanish term that refers to the census, a process of gathering demographic and other relevant information about residents of a particular region or country. The census is usually conducted by a government agency, and it aims to collect and analyze data on a range of characteristics, including population size, age, sex, ethnicity, income, marital status, education, and housing conditions. The census data obtained is used to make important decisions concerning public policy, allocation of resources, and other socio-economic activities. El censo is typically conducted once every decade in most countries around the world.