Map of Busia in PDF 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.
About PDF
Map of Busia in PDF: 54 659 buildings, 1 357 km of roads, 594 points of interest, 3% green areas — in the WGS 84 coordinate system, 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 — lines with width and colour by road class
- Buildings — filled building outlines
- Water — filled area outlines and shoreline lines
- Greenery — filled area outlines of green zones
- Points of interest — icons and category labels
What the file carries
The PDF file for Busia: features are split into named layers, OpenStreetMap tags are not kept — geometry and styling remain.
File size
The expected size of the PDF file for Busia is about 9.8 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 | Vector |
| File extension | .pdf |
| Tier | Open Beta |
What's in the PDF map of Busia
54,659 buildings (2,258 residential, 34 commercial, 24 industrial, 2 religious), 1,356.7 km of roads, 594 points of interest, 3 landmarks.
The area covers 763 km², with about 72 buildings per km².
Mostly unclassified roads 532.5 km, residential streets 383.2 km, tertiary roads 248.0 km.
2.8% of the area is green space.
The map marks 1 parks and 6 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 206, kindergartens — 11, hospitals — 10.
Public transport: 8 bus stops.
Print-ready map with 54,659 buildings, 3 landmarks and 1,356.7 km of roads.
Main streets: Nekuku - Muhondo, Lugala Road, Busia - Majanji, Nasiru - Budecho, Musita-Mayuge-Nankoma-Namayingo-Lumino
Landmarks: Church of Christ, Pentecostal Church Mabwa, Church of Uganda Mabwa
How to use PDF for Busia
- Select the Busia map area on the main page
- Choose PDF format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
Programs that open PDF
FAQ: PDF for Busia
Can I edit the map in PDF?
PDF preserves vector graphics, so you can open the file in Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape and edit individual elements.
What will the file size be?
Size depends on area and detail level. A city district is 1-5 MB, a whole city is 10-50 MB.
