Map of Afar Region 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.
About Overpass JSON
Map of Afar Region 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 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.
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 Overpass JSON for Afar Region
- Select the Afar Region 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
