Overture Maps Dataset With Placekeys

Everything You Need to Know About Overture Maps: The Global Mapping Dataset

The Overture Maps dataset offers comprehensive, high-quality geospatial data including street names, postal codes, latitude, and longitude. Designed to ensure interoperability and accuracy, it is ideal for developers and organizations aiming to enhance their mapping solutions. Discover more at Overture Maps [https://overturemaps.org/].

Data Schema

Field Name Description
id Unique identifier for the record.
geometry Geometric representation (e.g., coordinates) of the location.
bbox Bounding box that defines the extent of the geometry.
names Names associated with the record, such as location or entity names.
version Version number of the record, indicating updates or changes.
updateTime Timestamp of the last update to the record.
sources Sources from which the data was obtained.
categories Categories or types associated with the record (e.g., business types).
confidence Confidence score for the accuracy or reliability of the data.
websites Websites associated with the entity or location.
socials Social media profiles related to the entity or location.
emails Email addresses associated with the entity.
phones Phone numbers related to the entity.
brand Brand or company name associated with the entity.
addresses Physical addresses related to the entity.
placekey Placekey identifier for the entity's location.
address_placekey Placekey associated specifically with the address.
building_placekey Placekey tied to the building or structure.

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Global Coverage

The Overture Maps dataset offers global coverage, providing detailed and high-quality map data for locations around the world. This comprehensive dataset is designed to support a wide range of geospatial applications and services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overture Maps data?
Overture Maps is a comprehensive dataset offering detailed and up-to-date geospatial information, including street names, postal codes, latitude, and longitude, for locations worldwide.
What is the history of this dataset?

The Overture Maps dataset was founded by the Linux Foundation to provide high-quality, open-source geospatial data. It involves contributions from major technology companies and geospatial experts to ensure data accuracy and interoperability. This collaborative effort aims to enhance mapping and geospatial applications worldwide. For more information, visit Overture Maps.

How often is the data updated?

Monthly

What is the coverage and what is included in this dataset?
Overture Maps provides a comprehensive dataset primarily focused on geographic data related to buildings and parcels. It includes detailed information such as building footprints, parcel boundaries, and related geographic coordinates. This dataset is valuable for urban planning, real estate management, and spatial analysis applications. Overture Maps continues to enhance its dataset with additional features and updates to support various geographic information system (GIS) applications and related fields.
Why is Overture Maps data valuable?

The Overture Maps dataset is valuable for its detailed geographic data, which supports precise urban planning, real estate management, and spatial analysis applications, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency in these fields.

How do I join this dataset with other datasets?
Overture data can be easily appended with a Placekey (a open matching service for physical places). Once the Overture data is appended with a Placekey, it can be easily joined with any other dataset that has a postal address or physical address.

Dataset at a glance

Dataset Name
Overture Maps data
Description
The Overture Maps dataset provides high-quality, interoperable map data for developers.
Update Frequency
Monthly
Coverage
Global Coverage
Data Quality
Not assessed
Dataset Size
Massive. Constantly growing
Maintained By

Overture Maps maintains the dataset

License

Overture Maps dataset licensing details can be found here