osm-malawi/data

# OSM Malawi Geospatial Data Guide This repository was created by the **OSM Malawi Community of Practice** in response to frequent requests for geospatial data, especially on our WhatsApp group. It serves as a **community-maintained guide** to help users find and access commonly used geospatial datasets relevant to Malawi. --- ## ❗ Important Note OSM Malawi **does not host or claim ownership** of the datasets referenced in this repository. We are only providing: - Links to external sources where the data may be found - Guidance on how to request datasets when not publicly available - Metadata and descriptions to support informed use Please always verify licensing and permissions from the original data owners before using or redistributing any dataset. --- ## 🔍 What You’ll Find Here - ✅ A list of commonly requested geospatial datasets - 🔗 Links to open sources (where available) - 🧭 Guidance on where to request restricted datasets - 📌 Notes on data format, coverage, and licensing (if known) --- ## 📘 Datasets & Access Info | Dataset | Description | Where to Find / Contact | Notes | |--------|-------------|-------------------------|-------| | Administrative (Malawi boundary) | The boundary of Malawi | data.humdata.org | Use level 0 | | Administrative (Regional boundaries) | Traditional Authority administrative areas | data.humdata.org | Use level 1 | | Administrative (Boundaries of districts) | Traditional Authority administrative areas | data.humdata.org | Use level 2 | | TA Boundaries | Traditional Authority administrative areas | data.humdata.org | Use level 3 | | Health Facilities | Locations of hospitals, clinics, and health posts | Add link i.e. zipatala (MoH official dataset) | CSV, shapefile formats available | | Road Network | Road network across Malawi | OSM, Ministry of Transport | Link to OpenStreetMap or guide to access such data from gover …