Lesotho Points of Interest from OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap exports for Lesotho contain points of interest tagged via `amenity`, `shop`, `tourism`, or `man_made` keys. The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) provides this data in multiple geospatial formats. Completeness of the data varies by region, with urban areas likely being more complete than remote areas.

Use Cases

• Create general POI reference maps based on OpenStreetMap tags.
• Conduct urban analysis using the distribution of amenities and shops.
• Enrich basemap detail with landmarks and tourist attractions.

Strengths

• Data is available in multiple geospatial formats (GEOPACKAGE, KML, SHP, GEOJSON, JSON).
• Data is sourced from OpenStreetMap, a free, collaborative world map.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Completeness varies by region, with remote areas likely being incomplete.

Provenance

Source

OpenStreetMap

Collection Method

Volunteer-contributed mapping and exports by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 17:50:54.996812; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Lesotho