Map of Kenya 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 Kenya in DWG: 324 764 km of roads classified by type, 28% 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 Kenya: 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 Kenya is about 5.1 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 Kenya
339,563 buildings (6,046 residential, 1,667 commercial, 1,196 industrial, 290 religious), 324,764.1 km of roads, 65,349 points of interest, 200 landmarks.
The area covers 595,330 km², with about 1 buildings per km².
Mostly unclassified roads 166,715.1 km, residential streets 105,309.3 km, tertiary roads 25,266.2 km.
27.5% of the area is green space.
The map marks 166 parks and 1,062 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 9,861, kindergartens — 2,104, hospitals — 1,064.
Public transport: 844 bus stops, 25 tram stops, 199 rail stations.
Main streets: A1 Lokichokio - Lokitaung - Kibish Road, Kibwezi - Kitui Road, Hadado - Arbajahan Road, Nakuru - Sigor Road, Garissa-Modogashe Road
Landmarks: House of Columns, Mumias Cultural Center, museum, African Heritage House, Hyrax Hill Museum
How to use DWG for Kenya
- Select the Kenya 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 Kenya
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.
