Map of Chile in Geobuf 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 Geobuf
Map of Chile in Geobuf — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
Geobuf is a compact binary GeoJSON representation using Protocol Buffers. 6-8x smaller than original GeoJSON without precision loss.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Water
Geometry by layer
- Water — waterbody polygons and watercourse lines with tags
What the file carries
The Geobuf file for Chile: the whole map comes as a single file, the file is binary — it is opened by a program, not by an editor, all features lie in one collection, and the source layer name stays in the _layer field, OpenStreetMap tags are kept as feature attributes.
File size
The expected size of the Geobuf file for Chile is about 6.9 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 | GIS |
| File extension | .geobuf |
| Tier | Open Beta |
How to use Geobuf for Chile
- Select the Chile map area on the main page
- Choose Geobuf format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
