Map of Lima in DXF format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
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What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About DXF
Map of Lima in DWG: 39 461 km of roads classified by type, 2% 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 DXF file for Lima: 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 DXF file for Lima is about 415 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 | .dxf |
| Tier | Open Beta |
What's in Lima
193,928 buildings (48,131 residential, 3,247 commercial, 1,532 industrial, 792 religious), 39,461.4 km of roads, 29,076 points of interest, 15 landmarks.
The area covers 35,004 km², with about 6 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 19,121.2 km, tertiary roads 5,695.6 km, unclassified roads 4,199.4 km.
1.5% of the area is green space.
The map marks 5 parks and 10 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 4,916, kindergartens — 6,240, pharmacies — 1,982.
Public transport: 2,142 bus stops, 62 tram stops, 111 metro stations, 46 rail stations.
Main streets: Carretera Huachipa - Chaclla, Carretera Santa Eulalia - Milloc, Calle 2, Calle 3, Antigua Panamericana Sur
Landmarks: Museo de la cultura Chancay, Museo Victoria Chi Fu de Lam, Museo Municipal de Chancay, Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú, Centro de Interpretacion
How to use DXF for Lima
- Select the desired Lima area on the map
- Choose DXF format and export
- Open in AutoCAD, QGIS, or FreeCAD
- All features are organized into classified 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 DXF
FAQ: DXF for Lima
What's the difference between DXF and DWG?
DXF is an open text format readable by any CAD software. DWG is a binary AutoCAD format with higher precision. Choose DXF for compatibility.
