Map of Kampala in Overpass JSON 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
Open in constructor →Map passport
What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
.json
About Overpass JSON
Map of Kampala in Overpass JSON — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
Overpass JSON is the response format of the Overpass API for OpenStreetMap queries. Contains elements with tags, coordinates, and metadata.
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 | .json |
| Tier | Free |
What's in the Overpass JSON map of Kampala
416,530 buildings (21,188 residential, 4,335 commercial, 590 industrial, 131 religious), 2,571.6 km of roads, 11,782 points of interest, 15 landmarks.
The area covers 196 km², with about 2,130 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 1,499.6 km, service roads 453.7 km, tertiary roads 197.6 km.
1.8% of the area is green space.
The map marks 5 parks and 8 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 923, kindergartens — 196, clinics — 585.
Public transport: 102 bus stops, 1 tram stops, 1 rail stations.
Main streets: Gayaza Road, Bombo Road, Entebbe Road, Ggaba Road, Lukuli Road
Landmarks: C.N KIKONYOGO MONEY MUSEUM, UGANDA POLICE MUSEUM, Uganda Museum, URA MUSEUM, Destroyed Cars
How to use Overpass JSON for Kampala
- Select the Kampala map area on the main page
- Choose Overpass JSON format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
