Map of Uruguay in DXF 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 DXF
Map of Uruguay in DWG: 65 483 km of roads classified by type, 2% 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 Uruguay: 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 Uruguay is about 12.2 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 Uruguay
21,344 buildings (4,472 residential, 706 commercial, 527 industrial, 171 religious), 65,483.4 km of roads, 15,094 points of interest, 100 landmarks.
The area covers 201,143 km², with about 0 buildings per km².
Mostly unclassified roads 30,502.2 km, residential streets 15,581.9 km, service roads 5,546.2 km.
1.7% of the area is green space.
The map marks 426 parks and 1,647 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 2,830, pharmacies — 591, supermarkets — 544.
Public transport: 1,861 bus stops, 33 tram stops, 42 rail stations.
Main streets: Ruta 26 Brigadier General Leandro Gómez, Ruta 14 Brigadier General Venancio Flores, Ruta 6 Joaquín Suárez, Ruta 7 General Aparicio Saravia, Ruta 12 Doctor Luis Alberto de Herrera
Landmarks: Museo de la Dirección Nacional de Bomberos, Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología, El Ancla, Museo Casa Villamajó, Usina Cultural Salto
How to use DXF for Uruguay
- Select the desired Uruguay 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 Uruguay
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.
