overpass-wrapper
A Python wrapper for querying OpenStreetMap data via the Overpass API.
What is overpass-wrapper?
Overpass API Python Wrapper is a Python library that provides bindings for the OpenStreetMap Overpass API. It enables developers to programmatically query and retrieve geographic data from OpenStreetMap, such as points of interest, roads, and boundaries. The wrapper simplifies API interactions by handling request formatting and response parsing.
Python developers and data scientists working with OpenStreetMap data for mapping, geospatial analysis, or location-based applications.
It offers a straightforward, Pythonic interface to the Overpass API, reducing the complexity of raw HTTP requests and XML/JSON parsing. Developers choose it for its ease of use and focus on core Overpass functionality without unnecessary dependencies.
Overview
Python bindings for the OpenStreetMap Overpass API
Use Cases
Best For
- Extracting OpenStreetMap data for custom mapping projects
- Building geospatial analysis pipelines in Python
Related Projects
Found a gem we're missing?
Open-Awesome is built by the community, for the community. Submit a project, suggest an awesome list, or help improve the catalog on GitHub.
