Map of Botswana in DWG 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
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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 Botswana in DWG: 69 356 km of roads classified by type, 31% green areas — 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 Botswana: 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 Botswana is about 1.4 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 Botswana
105,201 buildings (3,343 residential, 437 commercial, 231 industrial, 41 religious), 69,356.3 km of roads, 6,236 points of interest, 200 landmarks.
The area covers 578,154 km², with about 0 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 24,825.5 km, unclassified roads 20,993.2 km, tertiary roads 10,299.7 km.
30.9% of the area is green space.
The map marks 34 parks and 376 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 536, clinics — 122, supermarkets — 175.
Public transport: 276 bus stops, 11 rail stations.
Main streets: Sand Road, Nossob Road, Road to Mabuasehube, Mosetse Road, Molepolole Road
Landmarks: Khama III Memorial Museum, Otse Wildlife Visitor Centre, Botswana National Museum, Adrian Gale Diamond Musem, Kgosi Bathoen II Museum
How to use DWG for Botswana
- Select the Botswana 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 Botswana
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.
