Dataset

Ghana Populated Places (OpenStreetMap Export)

Population Count / DensityGhanaOffice for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)

Dataset Objective

To provide comprehensive spatial data on populated places in Ghana for use in GIS applications.

Context

The dataset is intended for use in analyzing and visualizing the distribution and characteristics of populated places in Ghana. It is useful for urban planning, demographic studies, and infrastructure development.

What is included

Downloadable geospatial data files featuring the following attributes: name, population, land use, place, and source

Collection Methods

The data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors