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Therapist’s Task — Population Census

By friolt

Published on: 11 August, 2024 | Last Updated on: 11 December, 2024

This time, the Therapist has a special errand for you: The Population Census. Sounds boring? Think again! This task will have you hunting down a journal that’s packed with resident details. But here’s the kicker—you’ve got to survive the extraction and hand it over.

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Task Overview

Objective
— Obtain the journal containing resident details on Streets of Tarkov
— Survive the extract and hand over the journal to the Therapist
Requirements
— Must be level 12 to start this quest
Rewards
— 6,900 EXP
— Therapist Rep +0.02
— 35,000 Roubles (or more if you’ve got the Intelligence Center leveled up)
— 2× Salewa first aid kit
— 2× Medical tools

Finding the Journal

Alright, buckle up! We’re heading to the Streets of Tarkov, specifically to a building wedged between the Scav Checkpoint and the Pinewood Hotel. Not sure where that is? No worries—just look for the playground near the Spider Grocery Store and the collapsed crane.

Step-by-Step Breakdow

Starting Point:

— Begin near the Spider Grocery Store and the collapsed crane.
— Head towards the Scav Checkpoint and keep an eye out for the playground on your right.

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Just Survive!

Location, Location, Location:

— The building you need is just left of the playground. Enter through the back door—front doors are a no-go.

Journal Spawns:

First Spawn: Right after entering, in the left bottom compartment of the shelf inside the second office.
Second Spawn: In the third office on the right, chilling under a desk lamp.
Third Spawn: Next to the reception area, behind the counter on a shelf.
Fourth Spawn: In the last office on the left side, sitting on a desk next to a computer monitor.
Fifth Spawn: Head upstairs and search the left unlocked office, under the desk with a fallen bookcase.

Get Outta There:

— Grab the journal, survive, and extract. Don’t dawdle—losing the journal means starting over.

Location	Description
First Spawn	Left bottom compartment of the shelf inside the second office to the right.
Second Spawn	On the desk with the lamp in the third office to the right.
Third Spawn	On a shelf behind the counter at the reception next to the stairs.
Fourth Spawn	On the right side desk inside the last office on the left side of the hallway.
Fifth Spawn	Underneath the desk with the fallen bookcase in the left unlocked office upstairs.

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Final Tips from Your Friendly Neighborhood Mercenary:

No Static Spawn: The journal can spawn in any of the five locations, so check them all!
Extraction is Key: Surviving and extracting is half the battle—don’t get too cocky!
Therapist’s Got Your Back: Once you hand over that journal, enjoy your rewards and maybe treat yourself to a nice, safe scav run. You’ve earned it!

Conclusion

In this task, you need to find a special journal in the Streets of Tarkov and safely bring it back to the Therapist. The journal has important details about the residents, and you have to check five possible spots in the building to find it. Once you have the journal, your job is to survive and escape.

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Remember, it’s important to survive after picking up the journal. If you don’t make it out alive, you’ll lose the journal and have to start over. So, be careful, check all the spawn locations, and get out as fast as you can.

Once you successfully deliver the journal, you’ll earn some nice rewards, including experience points, cash, and medical supplies. Completing this task will also boost your reputation with the Therapist, which can be helpful in the future. Good luck out there, and stay safe!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Population Census task?

It’s a quest given by the Therapist in Escape from Tarkov. Your objective is to find a journal with resident details on the Streets of Tarkov, survive, and then hand it over to the Therapist.

What level do I need to be to start this task?

You must be at least level 12 to start the Population Census task.

Where can I find the journal?

The journal is located in a building between the Scav Checkpoint and the Pinewood Hotel on the Streets of Tarkov. There are five possible spawn locations inside the building.

How do I access the building?

Enter the building through the back door. The front doors are locked and cannot be used.

What are the specific spawn locations for the journal?

The journal can spawn in one of five locations:

On a shelf inside the second office on the right.

On a desk with a lamp in the third office on the right.

On a shelf behind the counter at the reception area.

On a desk in the last office on the left side of the hallway.

Under a desk with a fallen bookcase in the upstairs left unlocked office.

What happens if I die after picking up the journal?

If you die before extracting, you will lose the journal and have to start the quest over. You’ll need to find and retrieve the journal again.

What rewards do I get for completing the task?

You’ll earn 6,900 EXP, 35,000 Roubles (or more if you have an Intelligence Center), 2 Salewa first aid kits, 2 medical tools, and an increase in your Therapist reputation.

Any tips for completing this task?

Be sure to check all five possible spawn locations for the journal, and once you have it, focus on surviving and extracting as quickly as possible. Keep your wits about you, and don’t rush!

Can I complete this task in one raid?

Yes, if you’re careful and check all the possible spawn locations, you can find the journal and extract safely in a single raid.

Does the journal always spawn in the same place?

No, the journal’s spawn location is random, so you need to check all five potential spots inside the building.

How do I know the quest is active?

The quest will be active when you see it listed under your tasks. The journal will only spawn if the quest is active for you.

What happens after I deliver the journal to the Therapist?

After you deliver the journal, you’ll receive your rewards, and the task will be marked as completed. You’ll also gain some reputation with the Therapist, which can unlock more tasks or better deals in the future.