Map of Uganda 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 Uganda in DWG: 198 434 km of roads classified by type, 9% 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 Uganda: 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 Uganda is about 36.9 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 Uganda
222,133 buildings (6,809 residential, 1,351 commercial, 668 industrial, 371 religious), 198,433.8 km of roads, 77,018 points of interest, 100 landmarks.
The area covers 241,455 km², with about 1 buildings per km².
Mostly unclassified roads 112,840.3 km, residential streets 44,898.3 km, tertiary roads 22,281.0 km.
9.4% of the area is green space.
The map marks 92 parks and 482 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 26,208, kindergartens — 2,507, hospitals — 2,515.
Public transport: 295 bus stops, 5 tram stops, 23 rail stations.
Main streets: Gulu - Kampala Road, Lira - Mbale Road, Hoima - Kampala Road, Muyembe - Moroto Road, Fort Portal - Kampala Road
Landmarks: law lib, KOOGERE COMMUNITY MUSEUM, Armgod Black's Parlour, kiwatule rec park history museum, KIGULU CULTURAL MUSEUM
How to use DXF for Uganda
- Select the desired Uganda 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 Uganda
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.
