| Value | Category | 
|---|---|
| 1 | metro urban formal black area | 
| 2 | metro urban formal coloured area | 
| 3 | metro urban formal white area | 
| 4 | metro urban informal settlement | 
| 5 | metro urban hostel area | 
| 6 | other city | 
| 7 | rural small town (excluding former homeland town) | 
| 8 | rural former homeland town | 
| 9 | rural informal settlement | 
| 10 | farm | 
| 11 | mission station/village (church) |