decennial

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So far, India has redrawn parliamentary seats three times based on the decennial census in 1951, 1961 and 1971.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

To revise the directive in time for the 2030 decennial census, the Census Bureau by statute has until April 1, 2027, to advise Congress of the changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

When will it issue its maps after the decennial census?

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

The census is a constitutionally required decennial count of the population.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2024

The Archbishop had proposed crossing the Atlantic for his decennial visit to Rome, and also to attend the General Chapter of the Oblate Order.

From The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 by Dent, John Charles