Map of Uganda in PLY 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 PLY
Map of Uganda in PLY — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
PLY (Polygon File Format) is the Stanford format for polygon meshes. Supports vertex colors and arbitrary per-vertex attributes.
Which layers are in the file
The set of layers depends on the selected area.
What this file will not contain
In PLY for Uganda the following will not travel: 198 434 km of roads, 482 water features, 36 014 km² of green areas, 77 018 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 PLY file for Uganda is about 345 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 | .ply |
| 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 PLY for Uganda
- Select the Uganda map area on the main page
- Choose PLY format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
