Map of Malawi 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
Open in constructor →Map passport
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 Malawi in DWG: 131 631 km of roads classified by type, 6% 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 Malawi: 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 Malawi is about 50 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 Malawi
78,495 buildings (3,433 residential, 260 commercial, 276 industrial, 99 religious), 131,630.8 km of roads, 10,749 points of interest, 100 landmarks.
The area covers 118,702 km², with about 1 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 67,634.9 km, unclassified roads 47,050.9 km, tertiary roads 9,558.5 km.
5.8% of the area is green space.
The map marks 20 parks and 501 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 993, hospitals — 207, supermarkets — 141.
Public transport: 134 bus stops, 1 tram stops, 39 rail stations.
Main streets: boarder road, Border Road, T381, Border Road, T396
Landmarks: Cultural and Museum Centre Karonga, Malawi Stock Exchange, Stonehouse Museum, Museum of Malawi, Chamare Museum of Chewa, Ngoni, Yao
How to use DWG for Malawi
- Select the Malawi 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 Malawi
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.
