Map of Thyolo in DWG format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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What this map contains by default
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About DWG
Map of Thyolo in DWG: 251 992 buildings as closed polylines on dedicated layers, 3 171 km of roads classified by type, 53 points of interest, 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
- Buildings
- Water
- Greenery
- Points of interest
Geometry by layer
- Roads — polylines classified by road type
- Buildings — closed polylines on dedicated layers
- Water — closed polylines and shoreline polylines
- Greenery — closed polylines for area features
- Points of interest — points/blocks tagged by category
What the file carries
The DWG file for Thyolo: 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 Thyolo 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 the DWG map of Thyolo
251,992 buildings (3,139 residential, 17 commercial, 26 industrial, 1 religious), 3,170.6 km of roads, 53 points of interest, 2 landmarks.
The area covers 1,678 km², with about 150 buildings per km².
Mostly unclassified roads 1,480.4 km, residential streets 1,185.4 km, tertiary roads 302.6 km.
6.4% of the area is green space.
The map marks 1 parks and 8 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 1, hospitals — 3, supermarkets — 3.
Public transport: 1 bus stops, 7 rail stations.
All 251,992 buildings are exported as closed polylines on separate layers. 3,170.6 km of roads are preserved with type classification.
Main streets: T418, T420, D353, T 417, D354
Landmarks: Bandawe House, Evangelical Brethren Church (EBC) Chimvu synod
How to use DWG for Thyolo
- Select the Thyolo 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 Thyolo
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.
