Map of Afar Region in KML 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 KML
Map of Afar Region in KML — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
Keyhole Markup Language — an XML geodata format for Google Earth and Google Maps. Supports styles, icons, descriptions, and 3D views for vivid map visualization.
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 | .kml |
| Tier | Free |
What's in the KML 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.
KML file with 4,398 buildings and 100 landmarks for Google Earth visualization.
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 KML for Afar Region
- Select the Afar Region map area on the main page
- Choose KML format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
Programs that open KML
FAQ: KML for Afar Region
How to open KML in Google Earth?
Download the file and double-click it — Google Earth will open it automatically. Or drag the file into the program window.
