UNHCR Population Reference Areas

Point layer that represents populated places locations (e.g., capitals/ cities/ towns) and of administrative units (Level 1, 2 and 3 depending on availability).

Geographic point layer representing all the people of concern's known locations in the world ( Refugees, Internally displaced, Stateless persons and other of concern). The data is displayed by population type and location type (typology adapted from the SPHERE handbook standard).

The GDS presence layer is a geographic representation of the UNHCR operational presence in the countries where UNHCR is operating. It shows the diverse types of presence including temporary presence such as Field Units. Each office is either Active or Inactive depending on the operational status reported by the field. The status of the GIS layer represents the current operational presence in the world.

This layer shows the different administrative boundaries (levels: 1) used in the UNHCR GIS system. It is mostly from governments and official sources but also other UN bodies or NGOs. The OCHA CODs and Pcodes are examined and considered. The boundaries and names do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.

This layer shows the different administrative boundaries (levels: 2) used in the UNHCR GIS system. It is mostly from governments and official sources but also other UN bodies or NGOs. The OCHA CODs and Pcodes are examined and considered. The boundaries and names do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.

Locations of refugee camps, IDP sites and displacement settlements in Central African Republic. Use this layer for humanitarian response planning, protection monitoring, service delivery to displaced populations, and humanitarian needs assessment.