Map of Afar Region in GeoPackage format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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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.
About GeoPackage
Map of Afar Region 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 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.
GeoPackage includes 4,398 buildings and 1,400 POIs in a single SQLite file. Open in QGIS for analysis.
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 GeoPackage for Afar Region
- Select the Afar Region 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 Afar Region
Why is GeoPackage better than Shapefile?
GeoPackage stores all layers in one file, supports long field names, has no 2GB limit, and works faster.
