Map of Bhutan in GeoPackage 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.
.gpkg
About GeoPackage
Map of Bhutan in GeoPackage — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
Open OGC format based on SQLite — a modern Shapefile replacement. Stores multiple layers, rasters, and metadata in a single compact file with SQL query support.
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 | .gpkg |
| Tier | Free |
What's in the GeoPackage map of Bhutan
44,787 buildings (683 residential, 197 commercial, 34 industrial, 20 religious), 25,075.9 km of roads, 5,077 points of interest, 100 landmarks.
The area covers 37,576 km², with about 1 buildings per km².
Mostly unclassified roads 10,879.1 km, tertiary roads 4,783.7 km, residential streets 3,262.0 km.
The map marks 35 parks and 858 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 359, hospitals — 316, convenience stores — 646.
Public transport: 369 bus stops, 3 tram stops, 11 rail stations.
GeoPackage includes 44,787 buildings and 5,077 POIs in a single SQLite file. Open in QGIS for analysis.
Main streets: Gelephu - Trongsa Highway, Samdrup Jongkhar - Trashigang Highway, Sarpang - Wangdue Highway, Chuzom-Haa Highway, Thimphu to Phuentsholing Highway
Landmarks: Bhutan Postal Museum, Folk Heritage Museum Kawajangsa, 对印自卫反击战张国华将军前线指挥部旧址, Simply Bhutan, རྒྱལ་འཛིན་ཐག་རིག་སློབ་སྡེ།
How to use GeoPackage for Bhutan
- Select the Bhutan map area on the main page
- Choose GeoPackage format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
Programs that open GeoPackage
FAQ: GeoPackage for Bhutan
Why is GeoPackage better than Shapefile?
GeoPackage stores all layers in one file, supports long field names, has no 2GB limit, and works faster.
