Map of Lesotho in GeoPackage 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.
.gpkg
About GeoPackage
Map of Lesotho in GeoPackage — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
Open OGC format based on SQLite — a modern Shapefile replacement. Stores multiple layers, rasters, and metadata in a single compact file with SQL query support.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Roads
- Buildings
- Water
- Greenery
- Points of interest
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Compatibility
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | GIS |
| File extension | .gpkg |
| Tier | Free |
What's in the GeoPackage map of Lesotho
51,546 buildings (1,674 residential, 1,157 commercial, 501 industrial, 209 religious), 18,120.8 km of roads, 9,786 points of interest, 100 landmarks.
The area covers 30,561 km², with about 2 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 7,716.7 km, tertiary roads 3,543.2 km, unclassified roads 2,868.7 km.
The map marks 50 parks and 1,144 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 2,358, clinics — 114, supermarkets — 140.
Public transport: 204 bus stops, 1 rail stations.
GeoPackage includes 51,546 buildings and 9,786 POIs in a single SQLite file. Open in QGIS for analysis.
Main streets: Main North 1, Mandela Road, Kofi Annan Road, Principal Highway, Mafeteng - Van Rooyen's Gate Highway
Landmarks: Morija Museum & Archives, LHDA Information Center, King's Residence, Rock arches, Likatola Horse Riding and Adventure
How to use GeoPackage for Lesotho
- Select the Lesotho map area on the main page
- Choose GeoPackage format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
Programs that open GeoPackage
FAQ: GeoPackage for Lesotho
Why is GeoPackage better than Shapefile?
GeoPackage stores all layers in one file, supports long field names, has no 2GB limit, and works faster.
