AfriGIS Data and Maps in GIS applications

Data and Maps in GIS applications

AfriGIS data and maps in GIS applications

AfriGIS Africa Data and Maps can be utilised in GIS desktop applications. The following applications are currently supported:

  • QGIS v3.28.0 and later
  • ESRI ArcGIS Pro v3.00 and later

Users can connect to the Map and/or Data layers depending on their requirements.

  • WFS versions supported: 1.0.0, 1.1.0, 2.0.0
  • WMS versions supported: 1.1.1, 1.3.0

Below the steps required to prepare for adding a map or data layer to your chosen application.

Register for an Authentication key

To implement AfriGIS Data and Maps in QGIS you will first need to sign up for a free trial account.

Your AuthKey will be sent to you via email.  You should replace the _YOUR_KEY_HERE_  placeholder in the code samples below with it.

Prepare your AfriGIS Data or Maps URL

WMTS

The AfriGIS Web Map Tile Service is by far the most common endpoint to use, as tiles have been pre-rendered and cached for the fastest access.  This is your best option.

https://basemaps.afrigis.co.za/mapservice/gwc/service/wmts?authkey=_YOUR_KEY_HERE_

WMS

The AfriGIS Web Map Service is mostly applicable for data that is updated very often and it is unlikely that you will need this.

https://ogc.afrigis.co.za/mapservice/wms?authkey=_YOUR_KEY_HERE_

WFS

The AfriGIS Web Feature Service allows direct web access to geographic information at a feature level.

https://ogc.afrigis.co.za/mapservice/wfs?authkey=_YOUR_KEY_HERE_

Add one or more Layers

Select a web service from the options below for detailed instructions.

WMTS
WMS
WFS

Authentication

These products make use of an AuthKey for authentication. To integrate, sign up for a free trial account by contacting [email protected]

For detailed integration instructions using an AuthKey, please click on the following link: https://developers.afrigis.co.za/authkey-authentication/

OTHER APIs