Map of Malta in GDAL VRT 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 GDAL VRT
Map of Malta in GDAL VRT — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
VRT (Virtual Raster) is a GDAL virtual dataset. An XML description referencing real files without copying data.
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 | .vrt |
| Tier | Free |
What's in the GDAL VRT 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.
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 GDAL VRT for Malta
- Select the Malta map area on the main page
- Choose GDAL VRT format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
