GeoPackage (GKPG) is an open, standards-based, data format as is defined by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). It is designed to be a lightweight format that can contain large amounts of varied and complex data in a single, easy-to-distribute and ready-to-use file. GeoPackage offers users the following benefits:
The single file is easy to transfer and offers the end-user a rich experience.
Attribute names are not limited in length, making the format user-friendly.
The file size limit is very large at 140 TB*, so lots of data can be easily accommodated.
It supports raster, vector and database formats, making it a highly versatile solution.
*A file size limit might be imposed by the file system to which the file is written.
| Layer | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
county (inc GLAs)
E
Polygon
county_electoral_division
E
Polygon
district_borough_unitary
E, S, W
Polygon
district_borough_unitary_ward
E, S
Polygon
english_region
E
Polygon
greater_london_const
E
Polygon
high_water
E, S, W
Polyline
parish
E, S, W
Polygon
unitary_electoral_division
E, W
Polygon
westminster_const
E, S, W
Polygon
scotland_and_wales_const
S, W
Polygon
scotland_and_wales_region
S, W
Polygon
polling_districts_england
E
Polygon
Boundary_line_historic_counties
E, S, W
Polygon
Boundary_line_ceremonial_counties
E, S, W
Polygon
community_ward
W
Polygon
historic_european_region
E, S, W
Polygon
country_region
E, S, W
Polygon