Map of Benin in GeoTIFF format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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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.
.tif
About GeoTIFF
Map of Benin in GeoTIFF — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
Raster format with embedded georeferencing — the standard for spatial data. Contains coordinate system, projection, and metadata directly in the file.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Roads
- Buildings
- Water
- Greenery
- Points of interest
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Compatibility
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | Raster |
| File extension | .tif |
| Tier | Free |
What's in the GeoTIFF map of 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.
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.
GeoTIFF with 92,907 buildings and 56,182.5 km of roads. Contains georeferencing for GIS analysis.
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 GeoTIFF for Benin
- Select the Benin map area on the main page
- Choose GeoTIFF format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
Programs that open GeoTIFF
FAQ: GeoTIFF for Benin
How is GeoTIFF different from regular TIFF?
GeoTIFF contains embedded georeferencing — projection, scale, and coordinates. Regular TIFF is just an image.
