Waterways of Libya from OpenStreetMap for Flood Risk Modelling

OpenStreetMap exports provide water features across Libya, including rivers, streams, canals, lakes, and ponds. The data is compiled by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team and was last updated on 2026-05-14. Completeness varies by region, with urban areas typically better mapped than remote locations.

Use Cases

• Model flood-risk zones based on the mapped network of rivers and streams.
• Conduct watershed analysis using the delineated water bodies and waterways.
• Create an environmental context basemap for Libya featuring lakes, ponds, and canals.

Strengths

• Data is available in multiple geospatial formats including GEOPACKAGE, KML, SHP, and GEOJSON.
• Covers a defined geographic region (Libya) and specific feature types tagged with `waterway`, `water`, or `natural=water`.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Completeness varies by region, with remote areas likely being incomplete.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

OpenStreetMap

Collection Method

Volunteer-collaborated mapping exported via the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 17:28:34.410793; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Libya