1733 Oportian Census
The 1733 Oportian Census was the national census conducted by the government of Oportia to count the population and collect demographic data following a significant expansion in territory. The previous census was held in 1716 AN recorded a population of 7,803,733. Since then, no official census had been undertaken until 1733 AN, during which time Oportia doubled in territory and expanded greatly. The 1733 AN census registered a total of 17,755,425 residents in Oportia.
Background
Following the territorial expansion of Oportia in Operation Verdant Reach (1729 AN-1731 AN), the need for a new census became apparent to address the demographic changes and facilitate better governance. New cities had risen and there was a great need to take the opportunity to formally incorporate the Southeastern Eura Provisional Administration. Under the Montijo administration, the City-State Devolution Reform Act, 1731 was passed, which was a comprehensive reform of the territorial organization of Oportia. The bill integrated several new federal cities and instituted a transition period for the Southeastern Eura Provisional Administration, leading to its full incorporation into Oportia. This also prompted significant structural reforms that expanded the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate and seat apportionment. The new reforms expanded the seats for the Chamber of Deputies to 381 and the Senate to 66.
The City-State Devolution Reform Act, 1731 established the Bureau of National Statistics (OBNS) under the Department of Finance and Economic Affairs. The Act commissioned the OBNS to carry out a national census before the 1734 general election between early 1732 AN and mid 1733 AN. The Act also stipulated that all people in Oportia 18 and older be legally obligated to answer census questions and to do so truthfully.
On census reference day, 15.I.1733 AN, the resident population (all of the federal cities and the Southeastern Eura Provisional Administration excluding the Central Euran District, military members, and civilian Oportian citizens living abroad) was projected to be 17.76 million residents, as estimated by population forecasts and estimates aided by The final certified count for the 1733 AN census was 17,755,425 residents.
Purpose
Reapportionment
The results of the 1733 census determine the number of seats for each of the federal cities of Oportia in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate for the upcoming elections in 1734 AN. The census results were also used by federal cities and local officials to redraw boundaries for local districts. As part of the reforms implemented in the City-State Devolution Reform Act, 1731, the Chamber of Deputies was expanded from 337 seats to 381 seats and the Senate from 35 seats to 66 seat to incorporate new federal cities into Oportian democracy.
| Federal City | Seats |
|---|---|
| Àgalose | 16 |
| Âzarkhâque | 10 |
| Fondvallé | 5 |
| Kalexisse | 24 |
| Koufukafe | 4 |
| Mâlâville | 9 |
| Miâneville | 13 |
| Pahlavye | 28 |
| Pax | 6 |
| Pesolé | 5 |
| Port de Huile | 45 |
| Port de Vormoune | 9 |
| Soudure | 4 |
| Vanie | 35 |
| Yamassach | 26 |
| Naya | 7 |
| Aminé | 11 |
| Port Felix | 25 |
| Santoria | 6 |
| Vanlaque | 4 |
| Arda | 5 |
| Dobroge | 8 |
| Brazav | 11 |
| Baroque | 9 |
| Port-d’Est | 4 |
| Bandar Bharu | 4 |
| Al-Zuhur | 6 |
| Gaulain | 11 |
| Goussainville | 10 |
| Elaion | 7 |
| Nasimshahr | 4 |
| Biyabanak | 4 |
| Alia | 4 |
| TOTAL | 381 |
Federal Funding Distribution
Dozens of federal block-grant programs use the data obtained from the census to help direct funding to city-states and local areas.
Conduct
The 1733 census is the 3rd official census of the State of Oportia. The census began in late 1732 AN and continued through early 1733 AN and was conducted by the Bureau of National Statistics (OBNS). It aimed to provide comprehensive data on the population distribution, age, gender, employment, and other vital statistics to help in policymaking and economic planning. Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was 15.I.1733 AN. This was the first census held by Oportia that offered people options to respond through the internet or by phone, in addition to the mail or paper response form used in previous censuses. The government of Oportia received consulting services from the New Alexandrian Department of Interior, Best Practices, Inc., and Phillips-Riehl Company in order to deploy the census across many different mediums securely.
Results
The 1733 census reported a significant increase in the population since 1716 AN, increasing 127.52% during the 17 year period. The total population of Oportia was counted in 1733 AN at 17,755,425 residents. This growth from the last census was attributed to natural population growth, increased immigration rates, a substantial influx of settlers and refugees, and development in the newly incorporated territories in southeastern Eura. Other supporting reasons include dramatic improvements in the healthcare system and standard of living in Oportia over the same time period attracted more residents from Nouvelle Alexandrie, Natopia, Zeed, Constancia, and the Suren Confederacy.
Federal Cities
| Federal City | 1733 Census | Percentage of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Àgalose | 741,399 | 4.18% |
| Âzarkhâque | 478,601 | 2.7% |
| Fondvallé | 252,751 | 1.42% |
| Kalexisse | 1,118,548 | 6.3% |
| Koufukafe | 205,634 | 1.16% |
| Mâlâville | 401,191 | 2.26% |
| Miâneville | 598,600 | 3.37% |
| Pahlavye | 1,283,352 | 7.23% |
| Pax | 288,769 | 1.63% |
| Pesolé | 242,086 | 1.36% |
| Port de Huile | 2,103,753 | 11.85% |
| Port de Vormoune | 397525 | 2.24% |
| Soudure | 202,023 | 1.14% |
| Vanie | 1,630,242 | 9.18% |
| Yamassach | 1,216,345 | 6.85% |
| Naya | 324,548 | 1.83% |
| Aminé | 512,334 | 2.89% |
| Port Félix | 1,147,794 | 6.46% |
| Santoria | 298,711 | 1.68% |
| Vanlaque | 205,965 | 1.16% |
| Arda | 211,589 | 1.19% |
| Dobroge | 388,541 | 2.19% |
| Brazav | 532,144 | 3% |
| Baroque | 401,213 | 2.26% |
| Port-d’Est | 203,544 | 1.15% |
| Bandar Bharu | 201,147 | 1.13% |
| Al-Zuhur | 301,447 | 1.7% |
| Gaulain | 498,301 | 2.81% |
| Goussainville | 455,261 | 2.56% |
| Elaion | 321,569 | 1.81% |
| Nasimshahr | 201,447 | 1.13% |
| Biyabanak | 188,452 | 1.06% |
| Alia | 200,599 | 1.13% |
| TOTAL | 17,755,425 | 100% |
Central Euran District
- Not included in the grant total population numbers.
| District Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Central Euran District | 110,000 (estimated) |
Criticism and Issues
While the census provided valuable information, it faced challenges such as reaching remote areas and accurately counting nomadic communities.
See Also
- Federal Congress of Oportia
- Senate of Oportia
- Chamber of Deputies of Oportia
- Government and politics of Oportia
