Iraq Road Network from OpenStreetMap for Routing and Analysis

Road network data for Iraq exported from OpenStreetMap. It includes all features tagged with `highway`, such as motorways, residential streets, service roads, footways, and trails. The dataset is maintained by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team and was last updated in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Calculate optimal routes for logistics based on the road network.
• Analyze accessibility to services based on road types and connectivity.
• Plan evacuation routes for disaster response using the mapped road hierarchy.
• Assess transportation infrastructure coverage in urban versus remote areas.

Strengths

• Covers a comprehensive range of road types, from motorways to footways.
• Data is sourced from OpenStreetMap, a free, collaborative global mapping project.
• Available in multiple geospatial file formats including GEOPACKAGE, SHP, and JSON.

Limitations

• Completeness varies by region; urban areas are usually well-mapped, but remote areas may be incomplete.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Cross-checking critical decisions with local field knowledge is recommended.

Provenance

Source

OpenStreetMap

Collection Method

Volunteer-contributed mapping via the OpenStreetMap platform.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 16:38:11.380258

Geography

Iraq