Free Mapbox Boundaries flat file sample data

Mapbox Boundaries delivers high-accuracy, global boundary data with over 5 million boundaries worldwide, trusted for precision-sensitive analytics, logistics, and business intelligence. Coverage spans geopolitical, postal, local, legislative, and statistical boundaries – maintained with consistent hierarchy and edge-matched accuracy.

Mapbox Boundaries datasets are available in two formats to match analysis workflows. Vector tiles provide quick and lightweight API access for production apps. Flat GeoJSON files support self-hosted setups and advanced geospatial analysis that require raw geometry and metadata, such as in data science and BI environments.

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Why customers choose Mapbox Boundaries

5M+ high-accuracy boundaries worldwide

Trusted, high-resolution boundaries across countries, regions, cities, and custom administrative levels, with over 5 million boundaries worldwide. Mapbox experts build and continuously update global boundary data from over 2,000 authoritative sources to support reliable analysis at scale.

Flexible formats for API access or self-hosting

The vector tileset format offers quick and lightweight API access. The flat file format allows for self-hosted deployments and advanced geospatial analysis in data science and business intelligence settings.

High-speed, high-performance delivery

Optimized for production workloads, Mapbox Boundaries supports fast data joins, aggregations, and rendering. Use the tilesets to power real-time dashboards, analytics, and location-based applications without performance bottlenecks.

Precision edge matching

Edge-matched boundary layers with seamless hierarchies. Human-reviewed, topologically correct geometries ensure clean borders, accurate line shapes, and strict 1:1 nested relationships across administrative levels.

Right-sized pricing that scales with your needs

Pay only for the data needed. Mapbox Boundaries offers comprehensive global coverage with flexible tier pricing based on data type, geographic scope, and use case. Our team works closely with customers to ensure the right fit.

Trusted for accurate, scalable geographic data

Hyperplan reduced loading time by 20% and decreased scaling times from days to seconds with Mapbox GL JS, Geocoding, and the flat file Boundaries.

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Mapbox Boundaries helps DataKind deliver accessible insights with 50% faster load times and 58% higher engagement.

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Pyramid Analytics integrates Mapbox Boundaries into its GenBI platform, enabling users to ask questions and receive conversational map-based answers.

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Mapbox Boundaries tilesets power Tableau’s user-friendly map-making experience, enabling analysts to explore data by region, layer insights visually, and reuse styles at scale.

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