Map of Iraq 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 Iraq in DWG: 399 012 km of roads classified by type, 100% 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 Iraq: 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 Iraq is about 45 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 Iraq
634,233 buildings (243,938 residential, 1,365 commercial, 3,911 industrial, 3,517 religious), 399,012.5 km of roads, 115,710 points of interest, 200 landmarks.
The area covers 439,849 km², with about 1 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 141,128.4 km, unclassified roads 83,965.4 km, tertiary roads 64,257.1 km.
The map marks 2,101 parks and 3,246 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 17,377, clinics — 4,080, pharmacies — 3,832.
Public transport: 1,532 bus stops, 52 tram stops, 13 metro stations, 264 rail stations.
Main streets: Border Road 0 to Iraq, طريق عكاشات, طريق السلمان, شارع 1, طريق الرطبة - النخيب
Landmarks: موزه آبادان, Duhok Gallery for Plastic Arts, دار الآثار الإسلامية, اثار الصاجعة, موزه حیات وحش
How to use DXF for Iraq
- Select the desired Iraq 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 Iraq
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.
