Map of Eritrea in GeoPackage 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.
.gpkg
About GeoPackage
Map of Eritrea 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 Eritrea
8,298 buildings (440 residential, 31 commercial, 209 industrial, 84 religious), 14,090.8 km of roads, 1,496 points of interest, 100 landmarks.
The area covers 160,043 km², with about 0 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 4,459.8 km, unclassified roads 4,130.7 km, tertiary roads 1,962.4 km.
0.2% of the area is green space.
The map marks 6 parks and 246 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 106, hospitals — 21, marketplaces — 19.
Public transport: 23 bus stops, 29 rail stations.
GeoPackage includes 8,298 buildings and 1,496 POIs in a single SQLite file. Open in QGIS for analysis.
Main streets: تسني - أغوردات / Teseney - Ak'ordat, Assab - Djibouti Border Highway / طريق سريع الحدود عصب - جيبوتي, تسني - أغوردات / Teseney - Ak'ordat, اتجاه السودان, Teseney - Ak'ordat
Landmarks: ሃገራዊ ቤተ መዘክር متحف إرتريا الوطني, Northern Red Sea Region Museum متحف منطقة شمال البحر الأحمر, Forto Cadorna حصن كادورنا, Fort Tigu, Beleza my office مكتبي بيليزا
How to use GeoPackage for Eritrea
- Select the Eritrea 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 Eritrea
Why is GeoPackage better than Shapefile?
GeoPackage stores all layers in one file, supports long field names, has no 2GB limit, and works faster.
