Abstract
A census is a process of counting the entire population of a country, territory, or region, and it should be conducted at least once every ten years. Mapping is the first efficient part of the census. This study explores Geographic Information System (GIS) utilization in the context of a digital census mapping project for Mali's fifth general population and habitat census. Integrating GIS in executing this census mapping aims to enhance data collection, mapping, and population enumeration accuracy and efficiency. This paper details the methodology used in this project, data collection tools, digitalization processes, and data transmission to a server. The collected data are then integrated into a GIS. The paper also compares the advantages of digital mapping with the traditional manual method, highlighting the benefits of increased accuracy and quality control. The results include establishing enumeration sections and districts as the basis for census operations and mobile GIS. The National Institute of Statistics established a geodatabase numerical based on GIS. The census mapping has created a geodatabase that contains 25919 enumeration sections and 4431 enumeration districts in 700 municipalities. This research contributes to developing a robust population and habitat census digital mapping methodology.