Libya Cities Dataset

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Libyan Cities Dataset

A complete dataset of all Libyan cities, towns, villages, and hamlets with precise coordinates and multilingual support, exported from OpenStreetMap via the Overpass API. Designed to empower Libyan developers with open, reliable geodata for use in their projects.

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Data JSON Example


{
    "name": [
        {
            "en": "Benghazi",
            "ar": "بنغازي",
            "az": "Benqazi",
            "be": "Бенгазі",
            "bg": "Бенгази",
            "bn": "বেনগাজি",
            "br": "Benghazi",
            "bs": "Bengazi",
            "ca": "Bengasi",
            "cs": "Benghází",
            "cy": "Bengasi",
            "da": "Benghazi",
            more...
        }
    ],
    "latitude": 32.1200168,
    "longitude": 20.0812174,
    "id": 31
},
                    

Key Features

Accurate Coordinates

Precise latitude and longitude data for every location fetched from trusted sources

Multilingual Support

Location Names in Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and more

Updated on Demand

The dataset is refreshed by running a dedicated script within this repository, ensuring precise control over the update process and data quality.

Complete Libya map

Includes cities, towns, villages, and hamlets across Libya

Data Source & Methodology

OpenStreetMap

Powered by OpenStreetMap & Overpass API

Fetching accurate, up-to-date geographic data

Unlike the original repository which was manually maintained, this project automatically fetches data from the Overpass API, ensuring accuracy and regular updates. The Overpass API provides direct access to OpenStreetMap data, allowing us to query for all settlements in Libya with their precise coordinates and multilingual names.