Map of Botswana in GeoPackage 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.
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About GeoPackage
Map of Botswana in GeoPackage — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
Open OGC format based on SQLite — a modern Shapefile replacement. Stores multiple layers, rasters, and metadata in a single compact file with SQL query support.
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 | GIS |
| File extension | .gpkg |
| Tier | Free |
What's in the GeoPackage map of 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.
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.
GeoPackage includes 105,201 buildings and 6,236 POIs in a single SQLite file. Open in QGIS for analysis.
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 GeoPackage for Botswana
- Select the Botswana map area on the main page
- Choose GeoPackage format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
Programs that open GeoPackage
FAQ: GeoPackage for Botswana
Why is GeoPackage better than Shapefile?
GeoPackage stores all layers in one file, supports long field names, has no 2GB limit, and works faster.
