Map of Ghana in DXF format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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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 DXF
Map of Ghana in DWG: 136 456 km of roads classified by type, 12% 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 DXF file for Ghana: 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 DXF file for Ghana is about 23.4 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 | .dxf |
| Tier | Open Beta |
What's in Ghana
497,619 buildings (11,802 residential, 974 commercial, 566 industrial, 966 religious), 136,456.2 km of roads, 31,103 points of interest, 100 landmarks.
The area covers 251,064 km², with about 2 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 54,622.4 km, unclassified roads 49,032.6 km, tertiary roads 13,964.5 km.
12.1% of the area is green space.
The map marks 92 parks and 329 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 4,444, pharmacies — 1,169, convenience stores — 1,259.
Public transport: 3,862 bus stops, 20 tram stops, 46 rail stations.
Main streets: Enchi - Tarkwa, Sampa - Wenchi, Daboase - Twifo Praso, International Road, Bibiani - Nyinahin - Kumasi Road
Landmarks: Despite Automobile Museum, W.E.B Du Bois Center, Museum of Archaelogy, Ghana Armed Forces Museum, Opoku Ware II Museum
How to use DXF for Ghana
- Select the desired Ghana area on the map
- Choose DXF format and export
- Open in AutoCAD, QGIS, or FreeCAD
- All features are organized into classified 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 DXF
FAQ: DXF for Ghana
What's the difference between DXF and DWG?
DXF is an open text format readable by any CAD software. DWG is a binary AutoCAD format with higher precision. Choose DXF for compatibility.
