Map of Palau in DWG format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
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What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About DWG
Map of Palau in DWG: 397 km of roads classified by type — in the WGS 84 coordinate system, ready to open in AutoCAD, BricsCAD, nanoCAD. Every feature type on its own layer, units are meters.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Roads
- Water
- Greenery
Geometry by layer
- Roads — polylines classified by road type
- Water — closed polylines and shoreline polylines
- Greenery — closed polylines for area features
What the file carries
The DWG file for Palau: features are split into named layers, the feature name and its OpenStreetMap link are written into the drawing (XDATA), the full tag set is not carried.
File size
The expected size of the DWG file for Palau is about 4.5 MB; the exact size depends on the chosen layers and area.
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Compatibility
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | CAD |
| File extension | .dwg |
| Tier | Open Beta |
What's in Palau
1,644 buildings (16 residential, 1 commercial, 1 industrial, 1 religious), 397.1 km of roads, 457 points of interest, 95 landmarks.
The area covers 89,705 km², with about 0 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 117.9 km, secondary roads 107.5 km, service roads 71.4 km.
0.2% of the area is green space.
The map marks 3 parks and 54 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 19, convenience stores — 36, attractions — 49.
Public transport: 1 bus stops.
Main streets: Tarimel Road, Main Street, Ngereklmadel Road, Imeong Road, Melekeok Road
Landmarks: Visitor Center, Peliliu World War II Memorial Museum, Their Majesties Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko Rest House 2015, Etpison Museum, Belau National Museum
How to use DWG for Palau
- Select the Palau map area on the main page
- Choose DWG format and click Export
- Download and open in AutoCAD, BricsCAD, or LibreCAD
- Buildings, roads, and features are on separate layers
How to open the drawing: units are metres (projected coordinates, not degrees). If the screen is empty after opening, the file is not empty: use Zoom Extents (show all; in AutoCAD, the ZOOM → E command or a double click of the mouse wheel).
Programs that open DWG
FAQ: DWG for Palau
Is DWG compatible with AutoCAD?
Yes, the file is compatible with AutoCAD 2000–2018, BricsCAD, NanoCAD, and other CAD software. All layers and attributes are preserved.
What coordinate system is used?
WGS 84 by default. You can choose a different coordinate system (including local CRS) during export.
