Global Human Settlement Layer: Global maps of built-up areas and population over 50 years. PLATEAU VIEW: Open 3D city models of Japan's cities from the national PLATEAU project.
| Global Human Settlement Layer | PLATEAU VIEW | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City & Urban Maps | City & Urban Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Japanese cities |
| Updates | Periodically | Periodically |
| Data source | Satellite imagery and census data | MLIT PLATEAU open data |
| Made by | European Commission Joint Research Centre | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Japan) |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Global Human Settlement Layer
- Built-up area through time
- Population grids
- Degree of urbanisation
- Free data downloads
What you can do with PLATEAU VIEW
- 3D building models for many Japanese cities
- Flood and hazard layers in 3D
- Urban planning data
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.