Map of Afar Region in DXF 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
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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 Afar Region in DWG: 4 398 buildings as closed polylines on dedicated layers, 19 322 km of roads classified by type, 1 400 points of interest, 1% 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
- Buildings
- Water
- Greenery
- Points of interest
Geometry by layer
- Roads — polylines classified by road type
- Buildings — closed polylines on dedicated layers
- Water — closed polylines and shoreline polylines
- Greenery — closed polylines for area features
- Points of interest — points/blocks tagged by category
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 | Free |
What's in the DXF map of Afar Region
4,398 buildings (29 residential, 17 commercial, 55 industrial, 77 religious), 19,322.2 km of roads, 1,400 points of interest, 100 landmarks.
The area covers 95,097 km², with about 0 buildings per km².
Mostly unclassified roads 7,242.8 km, tertiary roads 3,765.5 km, residential streets 2,720.3 km.
0.8% of the area is green space.
The map marks 136 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 114, hospitals — 35, marketplaces — 35.
Public transport: 32 bus stops, 1 tram stops, 28 rail stations.
Drawing contains 4,398 buildings and 19,322.2 km of roads separated by layers. Compatible with all CAD software.
Main streets: መቀሌ-طريق جيبوتي - Mek’ele-Djibouti Road - A1, Airport street, Mehal Meda - Mekoy Road, Route Dorra - Balho, Route Dorra - Balho
Landmarks: Lucy, Arthur-Rimbaud-Museum, Harari Community Museum, Sherif Harar City Museum, selam motel
How to use DXF for Afar Region
- Select the desired Afar Region area on the map
- Choose DXF format and export
- Open in AutoCAD, QGIS, or FreeCAD
- All features are organized into classified layers
Programs that open DXF
FAQ: DXF for Afar Region
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.
