Map of Benin in CityJSON format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
Customize the map
Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
Open in constructor →Map passport
What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About CityJSON
Map of Benin in CityJSON — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
CityJSON is a compact JSON format for 3D city models. A developer-friendly implementation of the CityGML standard.
Which layers are in the file
The set of layers depends on the selected area.
What this file will not contain
In CityJSON for Benin the following will not travel: 56 182 km of roads, 492 water features, 29 847 km² of green areas, 11 837 points of interest — the format prints solid volumes extruded from building outlines, and other layers are not part of the model.
File size
The expected size of the CityJSON file for Benin is about 143 KB; 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 | 3D |
| File extension | .city.json |
| Tier | Open Beta |
What's in Benin
92,907 buildings (1,053 residential, 92 commercial, 52 industrial, 73 religious), 56,182.5 km of roads, 11,837 points of interest, 100 landmarks.
The area covers 117,892 km², with about 1 buildings per km².
Mostly unclassified roads 24,227.6 km, residential streets 17,711.4 km, tertiary roads 7,058.4 km.
12.5% of the area is green space.
The map marks 27 parks and 492 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 2,739, hospitals — 331, pharmacies — 263.
Public transport: 122 bus stops, 19 rail stations.
Main streets: RNIE 7, Route des Pêches, RNIE 1 bis, RNIE, Route des Pêches
Landmarks: Palais royal d'Allada, Case de Zomaï, route des esclaves, Musée de Nikki, COLLECTIVITÉ MEFU OKPO KÉTOU, Musée ethnographique et de plein air de Parakou
How to use CityJSON for Benin
- Select the Benin map area on the main page
- Choose CityJSON format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
