Map of Malta in DWG format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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About DWG
Map of Malta in DWG: 20 079 buildings as closed polylines on dedicated layers, 3 030 km of roads classified by type, 12 233 points of interest — 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 Malta: 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 Malta 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 Malta
20,079 buildings (2,352 residential, 195 commercial, 479 industrial, 230 religious), 3,030.0 km of roads, 12,233 points of interest, 50 landmarks.
The area covers 4,354 km², with about 5 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 1,096.7 km, service roads 679.9 km, unclassified roads 461.6 km.
0.5% of the area is green space.
The map marks 219 parks and 42 water bodies.
Key amenities: convenience stores — 309, hotels — 239, restaurants — 939.
Public transport: 2,105 bus stops.
All 20,079 buildings are exported as closed polylines on separate layers. 3,030.0 km of roads are preserved with type classification.
Main streets: Triq l-Imġarr, Triq il-Kbira, Triq Santa Marija, Triq San Ġużepp, Triq Burmarrad
Landmarks: Mużew tal-Folklor, L-Ipoġew ta' Ħal Saflieni, MUŻA - Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Arti, Il-Ħabs il-Qadim, Malta Classic Car Museum
How to use DWG for Malta
- Select the Malta 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 Malta
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.
