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Use the Map

This tutorial explains how to use the interactive map to visualize the geographic distribution of households and beneficiaries.

Access the map​

  1. Click on Data in the side menu
  2. Click on Map

Step 1: Discover the interface​

Map elements​

ElementPositionFunction
MapCenterVisualization area
Side panelLeftLayers and filters
Zoom controlsRight+/- to zoom
LegendBottom leftColor meanings

Step 2: Navigate on the map​

Zoom​

ActionMethod
Zoom inScroll up or + button
Zoom outScroll down or - button
Zoom to areaDouble-click on the area

Move around​

  1. Click and hold on the map
  2. Drag in the desired direction

Recenter​

Click the Recenter button to return to the overview of Senegal.

Step 3: Display layers​

Types of layers available​

LayerIconDescription
HouseholdsHouseAll households with GPS
BeneficiariesPersonActive beneficiaries
ComplaintsTriangleGeolocated complaints

Activate a layer​

  1. Open the side panel
  2. Check the desired layer
  3. Markers appear

Change coloring​

Select the coloring mode:

For households:

  • By eligibility (Green = eligible, Gray = not eligible)
  • By poverty (Red = extreme, Orange = moderate)
  • By status (Yellow = pending, Green = validated)

Step 4: View a marker​

Click on a marker​

  1. Click on a map marker
  2. A tooltip is displayed

Tooltip information​

FieldDescription
CodeHousehold code
HeadHead of household name
LocalityMunicipality and locality
SizeNumber of members
CategoryPoverty level

Access the file​

Click View details in the tooltip to open the complete file.

Step 5: Filter data​

Open filters​

  1. Click the Filters icon in the panel
  2. The filters panel is displayed

Geographic filters​

FilterEffect
RegionZoom to region
SectorZoom to sector
MunicipalityZoom to municipality

Select a value to automatically zoom.

Thematic filters​

FilterOptions
Poverty categoryExtreme, Moderate, Vulnerable
StatusValidated, Pending
EligibleYes, No

Apply​

  1. Select your criteria
  2. Click Apply
  3. The map displays only filtered elements

Step 6: Change the base map​

Available base maps​

BaseDescription
OpenStreetMapStandard map (default)
SatelliteSatellite imagery
TerrainTopographic relief

Change the base​

  1. Click the layers icon (top right corner)
  2. Select the desired base map

Step 7: Export the map​

Export as image​

  1. Click Export > Image
  2. Choose the format (PNG, JPEG)
  3. Download

Export data​

  1. Click Export > GeoJSON
  2. The file contains marker coordinates

Print​

  1. Click Print
  2. Configure the layout
  3. Print or save as PDF

Practical cases​

Case 1: View coverage of a municipality​

  1. Filter by Municipality
  2. Activate the Beneficiaries layer
  3. Observe the distribution across the territory

Case 2: Identify uncovered areas​

  1. Activate the Households layer (eligible)
  2. Activate the Beneficiaries layer
  3. Compare: households without associated beneficiaries are areas to cover

Case 3: Locate a complaint​

  1. Activate the Complaints layer
  2. Search by reference
  3. The map zooms to the complaint

Statistics​

At the bottom of the screen, statistics are displayed:

IndicatorDescription
TotalNumber of displayed elements
By categoryDistribution by type
Visible areaElements in current area

Statistics update when zooming/moving.

Next steps​