Map of Kano State in STEP 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 STEP
Map of Kano State in STEP — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
STEP (ISO 10303) is the international standard for CAD data exchange. Precise B-Rep geometry for engineering design.
Which layers are in the file
The set of layers depends on the selected area.
What this file will not contain
In STEP for Kano State the following will not travel: 36 014 km of roads, 7 water features, 5 911 km² of green areas, 2 037 points of interest — the format prints solid volumes extruded from building outlines, and other layers are not part of the model.
File size
The expected size of the STEP file for Kano State is about 126 KB; 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 | 3D |
| File extension | .step |
| Tier | Open Beta |
What's in Kano State
409,314 buildings (3,781 residential, 102 commercial, 149 industrial, 31 religious), 36,014.0 km of roads, 2,037 points of interest, 15 landmarks.
The area covers 20,354 km², with about 20 buildings per km².
Mostly unclassified roads 15,612.8 km, residential streets 13,304.4 km, tertiary roads 3,798.5 km.
14% of the area is green space.
The map marks 5 parks and 7 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 274, hospitals — 145, pharmacies — 78.
Public transport: 2 bus stops, 3 rail stations.
Main streets: Rahama to Kafin Mayaki Road, Kano-Gumel Road, Kunya to Niger Border Road, Rano - Sumaila road, Wudil - Potiskum Federal Road
Landmarks: National Museum Gidan Makama Kano, Kano Emir's Palace, Kano Emir's Palace Main Gate (Kofar Kudu), Kano Emir's Palace, Kano Emir's Palace
How to use STEP for Kano State
- Select the Kano State map area on the main page
- Choose STEP format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
How to open the STEP model: it is a single .step file, no archive to unpack. Units: metres (declared in the file; if your program asks about units, choose metres, not millimetres). Buildings are solid bodies extruded to their height. Opens in FreeCAD, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Rhino, KOMPAS-3D. If the screen looks empty after opening, the file is not empty: use Zoom to fit.
