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Indonesia’s Spatial Dataset from Legitimate Sources
I am currently working in a disaster-related organization that collects pretty much baseline spatial dataset that is going to be processed for multiple projects. I have engaged in multiple areas of study in Southeast Asia and Asia in general, such as Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Most of the time, I stumbled upon barriers to look for relevant data. Even though I admit that geopackage is available, but oftentimes it does not work. Most of the research will require a very specific area up to Level 4 or Level 5 of administrative boundaries. In other instances, the data require various thematic data, which probably not be covered in any geopackage. Not to mention that engaging in developing countries where the geoportal is not yet common. There is also another stumbling block if all of those data are not provided in English.
During my research, I was hoping that someone out there on the internet will compile the spatial dataset to ease a foreign researcher to find what they need, especially spatial data that is produced by the respective ministries or agencies within the government body.
So, here I am. Trying to update whatever I find interesting and perhaps might help whoever read this article. I’ll start by sharing Indonesia’s national geoportal because I am from Indonesia. The article will be constantly updated…
