World Administrative Boundaries
World Administrative Boundaries - Data Download
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Postal and Administrative Areas for 247 Countries
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Our proprietary data-mastering processes guarantee shape accuracy, featuring a topological model and a dedicated algorithm to establish spatial relationships.
- No gaps or overlaps
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WHY GEOPOSTCODES
High-quality administrative boundaries and unique expertise
Highest quality
- Edge-matched polygons
- Precision at every level
- Proprietary topological model
Unique expertise
- Fast and agile implementation
- Dedicated GIS Expert
- 100+ successful integrations
World coverage
- 247 countries
- Difficult geographies
- Up to 6 levels
Rich attributes
Our administrative boundaries data can be enriched with country-specific information, population, multi-language support, UNLOCODE, IATA codes, and time zones.
High-precision for spatial analysis
Our high-resolution shapes are put together with up to 1-meter precision, making it perfect for in-depth spatial analysis, clustering, geofencing, and reverse geocoding.
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Get our lightweight, simplified, yet exhaustive format for a fast rendering. Our proprietary algorithm ensures all entities remain visible and perfectly connected after simplification.
“GeoPostcodes allows us to confidently and accurately map zip codes to natural hazard event boundaries”
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Project Manager
“Having postal boundary visualization works much better for customers than putting things in a table.”
William Chao
Product Owner, Geographic Information Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
An example of an administrative boundary is the line that separates the United States and Canada on a map. This boundary is established by legal regulations, determining which laws are applied on each side of the line.
Admin-0 boundaries are the broadest and most fundamental administrative units in a geospatial data hierarchy. They define a country’s borders, marking its sovereignty’s limits.
Accessing world administrative boundaries dataset files, particularly those provided by organizations like Statistics Canada or federal agencies, can be essential for cartographic purposes. These files typically represent various administrative divisions such as counties, territories, and cities. They are crucial for accurately mapping administrative boundaries, including disputed areas among member states. These datasets serve as a vital resource for researchers, policymakers, and cartographers to understand the geopolitical landscape and create accurate maps that reflect the administrative divisions across the world.
Accessing county administrative boundaries is crucial for various purposes, such as urban planning and resource allocation. Datasets offering access to county boundaries are valuable resources for researchers and policymakers. These datasets often include detailed cartographic representations of county divisions within a region, allowing users to accurately map and analyze demographic and geographical data. Geopostcodes may provide such datasets, enabling users to access and utilize county boundary information for their specific needs.
