Map of Laos 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 Laos in DWG: 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:
- Water
- Greenery
Geometry by layer
- Water — closed polylines and shoreline polylines
- Greenery — closed polylines for area features
What the file carries
The DWG file for Laos: 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 Laos is about 1.6 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 Laos
258,162 buildings (15,027 residential, 1,871 commercial, 2,245 industrial, 916 religious), 100,352 points of interest, 200 landmarks.
The area covers 229,682 km², with about 1 buildings per km².
The map marks 1,030 parks and 4,347 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 13,017, hospitals — 2,278, supermarkets — 1,602.
Public transport: 9,156 bus stops, 173 tram stops, 24 metro stations, 510 rail stations.
Main streets: ถนนชยางกูร, ถนนสุรนารายณ์, ถนนนครราชสีมา - หินโคน, Quốc lộ 16, Quốc lộ 4H
Landmarks: อนุสรณ์สถานแห่งชาติ, ອະນຸສອນສະຖານ ປະທານ ສຸພານຸວົງ, Vịnh Mốc Tunnels Museum, หมู่บ้านอนุรักษ์ควายไทย, พิพิธภัณฑ์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหาสารคาม
How to use DWG for Laos
- Select the Laos 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 Laos
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.
