Map of Rwanda in GeoPackage format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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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.
.gpkg
About GeoPackage
Map of Rwanda in GeoPackage — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
Open OGC format based on SQLite — a modern Shapefile replacement. Stores multiple layers, rasters, and metadata in a single compact file with SQL query support.
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 | .gpkg |
| Tier | Free |
What's in the GeoPackage map of Rwanda
51,213 buildings (4,560 residential, 175 commercial, 157 industrial, 50 religious), 52,503.8 km of roads, 4,975 points of interest, 50 landmarks.
The area covers 25,277 km², with about 2 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 22,948.2 km, unclassified roads 20,884.7 km, secondary roads 3,992.6 km.
The map marks 15 parks and 2,840 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 504, hospitals — 754, clinics — 101.
Public transport: 564 bus stops.
GeoPackage includes 51,213 buildings and 4,975 POIs in a single SQLite file. Open in QGIS for analysis.
Main streets: Lake Shore Road, NR 19, Nyamata - Rilima, Route Nyagatare - Ryabega, Kageyo Peninsula Road
Landmarks: Campaign Against Genocide Museum, Musée du Palais du Roi, Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Rwanda Art Museum, Museum of Rwesero (former National Art Gallery)
How to use GeoPackage for Rwanda
- Select the Rwanda map area on the main page
- Choose GeoPackage format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
Programs that open GeoPackage
FAQ: GeoPackage for Rwanda
Why is GeoPackage better than Shapefile?
GeoPackage stores all layers in one file, supports long field names, has no 2GB limit, and works faster.
