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OpenStreetMap represents physical features on the ground (e.g., roads or buildings) using tags attached to its basic data structures (its nodes, ways, and relations). Each tag describes a geographic attribute of the feature being shown by that specific node, way or relation.

OpenStreetMap's free tagging system allows the map to include an unlimited number of attributes describing each feature. The community agrees on certain key and value combinations for the most commonly used tags, which act as informal standards. However, users can create new tags to improve the style of the map or to support analyses that rely on previously unmapped attributes of the features. Short descriptions of tags that relate to particular topics or interests can be found using the feature pages.

Most features can be described using only a small number of tags, such as a path with a classification tag such as highway=footway, and perhaps also a name using name=*. But, since this is a worldwide, inclusive map, there can be many different feature types in OpenStreetMap, almost all of them described by tags.

For details of more tags and proposed changes to existing tags see Proposed Features, Inactive Features and Deprecated features. If you do not find a suitable tag in this list then feel free to make something suitable up as long as the tag values will be verifiable. Over time, you may find that the tag name is changed to fit with some wider consensus. However, many good tags were used first and documented later.

Primary features

Aerialway

This is used to tag different forms of transportation for people or goods by using aerial wires. For example these may include cable-cars, chair-lifts and drag-lifts. See the page Aerialway for more information on the usage of these tags.

Key	Value	Comment
Types of aerialway
aerialway	cable_car	Cablecar or Tramway. Just one or two large cars. The traction cable forms a loop, but the cars do not loop around, they just move up and down on their own side, rolling along static cables over which they are suspended.
aerialway	gondola	Gondola lift. Many cars on a looped cable.
aerialway	chair_lift	Chairlift. Looped cable with a series of single chairs (typically seating two or four people, but can be more). Exposed to the open air (can have a bubble). This implies `oneway=yes` (drawn upward). Any two-way chairlifts should be tagged `oneway=no`.
aerialway	mixed_lift	Mixed lift Also known as a hybrid lift is a new type of ski lift that combines the elements of a chairlift and a gondola lift.
aerialway	drag_lift	Drag lift or Surface lift is an overhead tow-line for skiers and riders. A T-bar lift, button lift, or more simple looped rope drag lifts, or loops of wire with handles to grab. See also `aerialway=t-bar`, `aerialway=j-bar`, `aerialway=platter` and `aerialway=rope_tow`. This automatically implies `oneway=yes` (drawn upward).
aerialway	t-bar	T-bar lift. A type of `aerialway=drag_lift`. This automatically implies `oneway=yes` (drawn upward).
aerialway	j-bar	J-bar lift. A type of `aerialway=drag_lift`. Like t-bar but just on one side. This automatically implies `oneway=yes` (drawn upward).
aerialway	platter	Platter lift. A type of `aerialway=drag_lift`. Similar to a t-bar, but with a disc instead of a bar. Single-person only. This automatically implies `oneway=yes` (drawn upward).
aerialway	rope_tow	Rope tow. A type of `aerialway=drag_lift`. This automatically implies `oneway=yes` (drawn upward).
aerialway	magic_carpet	Magic carpet. A type of ski lift. This automatically implies `oneway=yes` (drawn upward).
aerialway	zip_line	Zip line. Simple aerial rope slides. This automatically implies `oneway=yes` (drawn downward).
Equipments
aerialway	pylon	Aerial lift pylon is a pylon supporting the aerialway cable.
aerialway	station	A station, where passengers can enter and/or leave the aerialway.
Others
aerialway	canopy	Obsolete, please use `aerialway=zip_line` instead. This automatically implies `oneway=yes` (drawn downward).
aerialway	goods	Controversial, consider other `aerialway=` values in combination with `foot=no` and/or a `usage=` key instead of this.
aerialway	user defined	All commonly used values according to Taginfo

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Aeroway

These are mainly related to aerodromes, airfields other ground facilities that support the operation of airplanes and helicopters. See the page Aeroways for an introduction on mapping these features.

Amenity

Used to map facilities used by visitors and residents. For example: toilets, telephones, banks, pharmacies, cafes, parking and schools. See the page Amenities for an introduction on its usage.

Key	Value	Comment	Photo
Sustenance
amenity	bar	Bar is a purpose-built commercial establishment that sells alcoholic drinks to be consumed on the premises. They are characterised by a noisy and vibrant atmosphere, similar to a party and usually don't sell food. See also the description of the tags `amenity=pub;bar;restaurant` for a distinction between these.
amenity	bbq	BBQ or Barbecue is a permanently built grill for cooking food, which is most typically used outdoors by the public. For example these may be found in city parks or at beaches. Use the tag `fuel=` to specify the source of heating, such as `fuel=wood;electric;charcoal`. For mapping nearby table and chairs, see also the tag `tourism=picnic_site`. For mapping campfires* and firepits, instead use the tag `leisure=firepit`.
amenity	biergarten	Biergarten or beer garden is an open-air area where alcoholic beverages along with food is prepared and served. See also the description of the tags `amenity=pub;bar;restaurant`. A biergarten can commonly be found attached to a beer hall, pub, bar, or restaurant. In this case, you can use `biergarten=yes` additional to `amenity=pub;bar;restaurant`.
amenity	cafe	Cafe is generally an informal place that offers casual meals and beverages; typically, the focus is on coffee or tea. Also known as a coffeehouse/shop, bistro or sidewalk cafe. The kind of food served may be mapped with the tags `cuisine=` and `diet=`. See also the tags `amenity=restaurant;bar;fast_food`.
amenity	drinking_water	Drinking water is a place where humans can obtain potable water for consumption. Typically, the water is used for only drinking. Also known as a drinking fountain or bubbler.
amenity	fast_food	Fast food restaurant (see also `amenity=restaurant`). The kind of food served can be tagged with `cuisine=` and `diet=`.
amenity	food_court	An area with several different restaurant food counters and a shared eating area. Commonly found in malls, airports, etc.
amenity	ice_cream	Ice cream shop or ice cream parlour. A place that sells ice cream and frozen yoghurt over the counter
amenity	pub	A place selling beer and other alcoholic drinks; may also provide food or accommodation (UK). See description of `amenity=bar` and `amenity=pub` for distinction between bar and pub
amenity	restaurant	Restaurant (not fast food, see `amenity=fast_food`). The kind of food served can be tagged with `cuisine=` and `diet=`.
Education
amenity	college	A college campus or buildings
amenity	kindergarten	For children too young for a regular school (also known as preschool, playschool or nursery school), in some countries including afternoon supervision of primary school children.
amenity	library	A public library (municipal, university, …) to borrow books from.
amenity	archive	An archive
amenity	public_bookcase	A street furniture containing books. Take one or leave one.
amenity	school	School and grounds
amenity	music_school	Music school
amenity	driving_school	Driving School
amenity	language_school	Language School
amenity	university	An university campus
amenity	research_institute	A research institute
Transportation
amenity	bicycle_parking	Parking for bicycles
amenity	bicycle_repair_station	Self-service repair stand
amenity	bicycle_rental	Rent a bicycle
amenity	boat_rental	Rent a Boat
amenity	boat_sharing	Share a Boat
amenity	buggy_parking	For parking children buggy (seems like bicycle_parking	[[1]]
amenity	bus_station	May also be tagged as `public_transport=station`.
amenity	car_rental	Rent a car
amenity	car_sharing	Share a car
amenity	car_wash	Wash a car
amenity	vehicle_inspection	Government vehicle inspection
amenity	charging_station	Charging facility for electric vehicles
amenity	ferry_terminal	Ferry terminal/stop. A place where people/cars/etc. can board and leave a ferry.
amenity	fuel	Petrol station; gas station; marine fuel; … Streets to petrol stations are often tagged `highway=service`.
amenity	grit_bin	A container that holds grit or a mixture of salt and grit.
amenity	motorcycle_parking	Parking for motorcycles
amenity	parking	Car park. Nodes and areas (without access tag) will get a parking symbol. Areas will be coloured. Streets on car parking are often tagged `highway=service` and `service=parking_aisle`.
amenity	parking_entrance	An entrance or exit to an underground or multi-storey parking facility. Group multiple parking entrances together with a relation using the tags `type=site` and `site=parking`. Do not mix with `amenity=parking`.
amenity	parking_space	A single parking space. Group multiple parking spaces together with a relation using the tags `type=site` and `site=parking`. Do not mix with `amenity=parking`.
amenity	taxi	A place where taxis wait for passengers.
amenity	ticket_validator	A device to validate a public transport ticket.
Financial
amenity	atm	an ATM or cash point
amenity	bank	a bank (for a bank that also has an ATM, it is preferred that a separate node for each ATM is added)
amenity	bureau_de_change	Bureau de change, currency exchange, Wechsel, cambio – a place to change foreign bank notes and travellers cheques
Healthcare
amenity	baby_hatch	A place where a baby can be, out of necessity, anonymously left to be safely cared for and perhaps adopted.
amenity	clinic	A medium-sized medical facility or health centre.
amenity	dentist	A dentist practice / surgery.
amenity	doctors	A doctor's practice / surgery.
amenity	hospital	Often used in conjunction with `emergency=*` to note whether or not the hospital has emergency facilities (A&E (brit.) or ER (am.))
amenity	nursing_home	Discouraged tag for a home for disabled or elderly persons who need permanent care. Use `amenity=social_facility` + `social_facility=nursing_home` now.
amenity	pharmacy	Pharmacy dispensing=yes dispensing=no or omitted
amenity	social_facility	A facility that provides social services.
amenity	veterinary	A place where a veterinary surgeon (vet) practices.
healthcare	blood_donation	A place where you can donate blood, plasma and/or platelets, and possibly have stem cell samples taken.
Entertainment, Arts & Culture
amenity	arts_centre	A venue where a variety of arts are performed or conducted
amenity	brothel	An establishment specifically dedicated to prostitution
amenity	casino	A gambling venue with at least one table game(e.g. roulette, blackjack) that takes bets on sporting and other events at agreed upon odds.
amenity	cinema	A place where films are shown (US: movie theater)
amenity	community_centre	A place mostly used for local events, festivities and group activities; including special interest and special age groups. .
amenity	fountain	A fountain for cultural / decorational / recreational purposes.
amenity	gambling	A place for gambling, not being a `shop=bookmaker`, `shop=lottery`, `amenity=casino`, or `leisure=adult_gaming_centre`. Games that are covered by this definition include bingo and pachinko.
amenity	nightclub	A place to drink and dance (nightclub). The German word is "Disco" or "Discothek". Please don't confuse this with the German "Nachtclub" which is most likely amenity=stripclub.
amenity	planetarium	A planetarium.
amenity	social_centre	A place for free and not-for-profit activities.
amenity	stripclub	A place that offers striptease or lapdancing (for sexual services use amenity=brothel).
amenity	studio	TV radio or recording studio
amenity	swingerclub	A club where people meet to have a party and group sex.
amenity	theatre	A theatre or opera house. Use `amenity=cinema` for movie theaters.
Others
amenity	animal_boarding	A facility where you, paying a fee, can bring your animal for a limited period of time (e.g. for holidays)
amenity	animal_shelter	A shelter that recovers animals in trouble
amenity	baking_oven	An oven used for baking bread and similar, for example inside a `building=bakehouse`.
amenity	bench	A bench to sit down and relax a bit
amenity	clock	A public visible clock
amenity	courthouse	A place where justice is dispensed
amenity	coworking_space	A place where people can go to work (might require a fee); not limited to a single employer
amenity	crematorium	A place where dead human bodies are burnt
amenity	crypt	It is a stone chamber or vault beneath the floor of a burial vault possibly containing sarcophagi, coffins or relics.
amenity	dive_centre	A dive center is the base location where sports divers usually start scuba diving or make dive guided trips at new locations.
amenity	dojo	Training place for any of the Japanese arts.
amenity	embassy	An embassy
amenity	fire_station	A fire station
~~amenity~~	~~firepit~~	Deprecated. For campfires and firepits, see Tag:leisure=firepit
amenity	game_feeding	Game feeding place
amenity	grave_yard	A (smaller) place of burial, often you'll find a church nearby. Large places should be `landuse=cemetery` instead.
~~amenity~~	~~gym~~	Do no use, `leisure=fitness_centre` is preferred! A place which houses exercise equipment for the purpose of physical exercise.
amenity	hunting_stand	A hunting stand
amenity	internet_cafe	A place whose principal role is providing internet services to the public.
amenity	kitchen	A public kitchen in a facility to use by everyone or customers
amenity	kneipp_water_cure	Outdoor foot bath facility. Usually this is a pool with cold water and handrail. Popular in German speaking countries.
amenity	marketplace	A place where trade is regulated, e.g. a square.
amenity	photo_booth	Photo Booth – A stand to create instant photo.
amenity	place_of_worship	A church, mosque, or temple, etc. Note that you also need `religion=`, usually `denomination=` and preferably `name=*` as well as `amenity=place_of_worship`. See the article for details.
amenity	police	A police station
amenity	post_box	A box for the reception of mail. Alternative mail-carriers can be tagged via `operator=*`
amenity	post_office	Post office building with postal services
amenity	prison	A prison
amenity	public_bath	A location where the public may bathe in common, etc. japanese onsen, turkish bath, hot spring
~~amenity~~	~~public_building~~	A generic public building. Don't use! See `office=government`.
amenity	ranger_station	National Park Visitor Headquarters
amenity	recycling	Recycling facilities (bottle banks, etc.). Combine with `recycling_type=container` for containers or `recycling_type=centre` for recycling centres.
amenity	rescue_station	A rescue station
amenity	sanitary_dump_station	A station to empty the blackwater tanks of motorhomes, buses and ships
~~amenity~~	~~sauna~~	Deprecated. For sauna use: `leisure=sauna`
amenity	shelter	A small shelter against bad weather conditions. To additionally describe the kind of shelter use `shelter_type=*`.
amenity	shower	Public shower or bath.
amenity	table	A public table to sit down and eat or just relax
amenity	telephone	Public telephone
amenity	toilets	Public toilets (might require a fee)
amenity	townhall	Building where the administration of a village, town or city may be located, or just a community meeting place
amenity	vending_machine	A machine selling goods – food, tickets, newspapers, etc. Add type of goods using `vending=*`
amenity	waste_basket	A single small container for depositing garbage that is easily accessible for pedestrians.
amenity	waste_disposal	A place where canal boaters, caravaners, etc. can dispose of rubbish (trash/waste).
amenity	waste_transfer_station	A waste transfer station is a location that accepts, consolidates and transfers waste in bulk.
amenity	watering_place	Place where water is contained and animals can drink
amenity	water_point	Place where you can get large amounts of drinking water
amenity	user defined	All commonly used values according to Taginfo

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Barrier

These are used to describe barriers and obstacles that are usually involved by traveling. See the page Barriers for an introduction on its usage.

Linear barriers

Access control on highways

Boundary

These are used to describe administrative and other boundaries. See the page Boundaries for an introduction on its usage.

Key	Value	Comment
boundary	aboriginal_lands	A boundary representing official reservation boundaries of recognized aboriginal / indigenous / native peoples.
boundary	administrative	An administrative boundary. Subdivisions of areas/territories/jurisdictions recognised by governments or other organisations for administrative purposes. These range from large groups of nation states right down to small administrative districts and suburbs, as indicated by the '`admin_level=*`' combo tag. It is possible for there to be aboriginal_lands "inside" of these, defying a sort of geographical logic. One way to describe this (as in the USA) is that aboriginal_lands have "parallel sovereignty" with their enclosing (usually national, sometimes state) administrative boundary.
boundary	historic	Historic administrative boundaries, temporarily kept in OSM, along with `start_date=` and `end_date=` to specify dates of effect. Requires an additional `admin_level=*`.
boundary	maritime	Maritime boundaries
boundary	marker	A boundary marker, border marker, boundary stone, or border stone is a robust physical marker that identifies the start of a land boundary or the change in a boundary, especially a change in direction of a boundary. See: Tag:boundary=marker and also Talk on OSM forum
boundary	user defined	All commonly used values according to Taginfo
boundary	national_park	Area of outstanding natural beauty, set aside for conservation and for recreation (Other languages).
boundary	political	Electoral boundaries
boundary	postal_code	Postal code boundaries
boundary	protected_area	Protected areas, such as for national parks, marine protection areas, heritage sites, wilderness, cultural assets and similar.
boundary	religious_administration	An religious administrative boundary. Requires an additional `admin_level=*`. See: Talk:Key:boundary#Religious authority boundaries.
Attributes
admin_level	(number)	Applies to `boundary=administrative` and is usually in the range 1 to 10, except for several countries (Bolivia, Germany, Mozambique, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Turkmenistan, Venezuela) where it is in the range 1 to 11 – see boundary.
border_type	*	To distinguish between types of boundary where admin_level isn't enough. Used in several different ways e.g in maritime contexts.
start_date	(date)	Useful if there are competing historic boundaries or the boundary is very recent (or if it will become effective in a near future) and if keeping previous boundaries are still needed separately (including for statistical maps that are based on older boundaries).
end_date	(date)	Should be specified for all historic boundaries, or boundaries that will soon become ineffective (and possibly replaced by others) e.g. for administrative territorial subdivision reforms.
fire_boundary	yes	Tag fire_boundary used to mark the boundaries of the areas of fire brigades out within the project Karta01.

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Building

This is used to identify individual buildings or groups of connected buildings. See the page Buildings for further details on the usage of this tag and man_made=* for tagging of various other structures.

Key	Value	Comment
Accommodation
building	apartments	A building arranged into individual dwellings, often on separate floors. May also have retail outlets on the ground floor.
building	farm	A residential building on a farm (farmhouse). For other buildings see below `building=farm_auxiliary`, `building=barn`, … If in your country farmhouse looks same as general residential house then you can tag as `building=house` as well. See also `landuse=farmyard`
building	hotel	A building designed with separate rooms available for overnight accommodation. Normally used in conjunction with `tourism=hotel` for the hotel grounds including recreation areas and parking.
building	house	A dwelling unit inhabited by a single household (a family or small group sharing facilities such as a kitchen). Houses forming half of a semi-detached pair, or one of a row of terraced houses, should share at least two nodes with joined neighbours, thereby defining the party wall between the properties.
building	detached	A single dwelling unit inhabited by family or small group sharing facilities such as a kitchen.
building	residential	A general tag for a building used primarily for residential purposes. Where additional detail is available consider using 'apartments', 'terrace', 'house' or 'detached'.
building	dormitory	For a shared building, as used by college/university students (not a share room for multiple occupants as implied by the term in British English). Alternatively, use building=residential plus `residential=university`.
building	terrace	A single way used to define the outline of a linear row of residential dwellings, each of which normally has its own entrance, which form a terrace (row-house in North American English). Consider defining each dwelling separately using 'house'.
building	houseboat	A boat used primarily as a home
building	bungalow	A single-storey detached small house, Dacha.
building	static_caravan	A mobile home (semi)permanently left on a single site
building	cabin	A cabin is a small, roughly built house usually with a wood exterior and typically found in rural areas.
Commercial
building	commercial	A building where non-specific commercial activities take place, not necessarily an office building. Consider tagging the area using `landuse=commercial`. Use 'retail' if the building consists primarily of shops.
building	office	An office building. Use `building=office` with `office=*` to describe the type of office. Consider tagging the area using `landuse=commercial`. Use 'retail' if the building consists primarily of shops.
building	industrial	A building where some industrial process takes place. Use warehouse if the purpose is known to be primarily for storage/distribution. Consider using `landuse=industrial` for the surrounding area and the proposed `industrial=*` tag to describe the industrial activity.
building	retail	A building primarily used for selling goods that are sold to the public; use `shop=*` to identify the sort of goods sold. Consider use `landuse=retail` for the surrounding area.
building	supermarket	Introduced by Mapnik. Self-service large-area store.
building	warehouse	A building primarily used for the storage or goods or as part of a distribution system.
building	kiosk	Small retail building.
Religious
building	religious	Unspecific religious building. Prefer more specific values if possible.
building	cathedral	A building that was built as a cathedral. Used in conjunction with `amenity=place_of_worship`, `religion=`, `denomination=` and `landuse=religious` for the cathedral grounds where it is in current use.
building	chapel	A building that was built as a chapel. Used in conjunction with `amenity=place_of_worship`, `religion=`, `denomination=` and `landuse=religious` for the chapel grounds where it is in current use.
building	church	A building that was built as a church. Used in conjunction with `amenity=place_of_worship`, `religion=` , `denomination=` and `landuse=religious` for the church grounds where it is in current use.
building	mosque	A mosque. Used in conjunction with `amenity=place_of_worship`, `religion=`, `denomination=` and `landuse=religious` for the grounds where it is in current use.
building	temple	A building that was built as a temple. Used in conjunction with `amenity=place_of_worship`, `religion=`, `denomination=` and `landuse=religious` for the grounds where it is in current use.
building	synagogue	A building that was built as a synagogue. Used in conjunction with `amenity=place_of_worship`, `religion=`, `denomination=` and `landuse=religious` for the grounds where it is in current use.
building	shrine	A building that was built as a shrine. Used in conjunction with `amenity=place_of_worship`, `religion=`, `denomination=` and `landuse=religious` for the grounds where it is in current use. Small buildings should consider `historic=wayside_shrine`.
Civic/Amenity
building	bakehouse	A building that was built as a bakehouse (i.e. for baking bread). Often used in conjunction with another node `amenity=baking_oven` and `oven=wood_fired`.
building	kindergarten	For any generic kindergarten buildings. Buildings for specific uses (sports halls etc.) should be tagged for their purpose. Use `amenity=kindergarten` for the perimeter of the kindergarten grounds.
building	civic	For any civic amenity, for example `amenity=community_centre`, `amenity=library`, `amenity=toilets`, `leisure=sports_centre`, `leisure=swimming_pool`, `amenity=townhall` etc. Use `amenity=` or `leisure=` etc. to provide further details. See `building=public` as well.
building	government	For government buildings in general, including municipal, provincial and divisional secretaries, government agencies and departments, town halls, (regional) parliaments and court houses.
building	hospital	A building which forms part of a hospital. Use `amenity=hospital` for the hospital grounds.
building	school	For any generic school buildings. Buildings for specific uses (sports halls etc.) should be tagged for their purpose. Use `amenity=school` for the perimeter of the school grounds.
building	stadium	A building constructed to be a stadium building, including buildings that are abandoned and used nowadays for a different purpose.
building	train_station	A building constructed to be a train station building, including buildings that are abandoned and used nowadays for a different purpose.
building	transportation	A building related to public transport. You will probably want to tag it with proper transport related tag as well, such as `public_transport=station`. Note that there is a special tag for train station buildings - `building=train_station`.
building	university	A university building. Use `amenity=university` for the whole university area.
building	grandstand	The main stand, usually roofed, commanding the best view for spectators at racecourses or sports grounds.
building	public	A public building. Don't use `amenity=public_building`.
building	toilets	A toilet block.
Other Buildings
building	barn	An agricultural building used for storage and as a covered workplace.
building	bridge	A building used as a bridge. Can also represent a gatehouse for drawbridges. See also `bridge=yes` for `highway=`. Don't use this tag just for marking bridges (their outlines). For such purposes use `man_made=bridge`*.
building	bunker	A hardened military building. Also use `military=bunker`.
building	carport	A carport is a covered structure used to offer limited protection to vehicles, primarily cars, from the elements. Unlike most structures a carport does not have four walls, and usually has one or two.
building	conservatory	A conservatory is a building or room having glass or tarpaulin roofing and walls with comfortable inventory and exotic plants.
building	construction	Used for buildings under construction. Use `construction=*` to hold the value for the completed building.
building	cowshed	A cowshed (cow barn, cow house) is a building for housing cows, usually found on farms.
building	digester	A digester is a bioreactor for the production of inflatable biogas from biomass.
building	farm_auxiliary	A building on a farm that is not a dwelling (use 'farm' or 'house' for the farm house).
building	garage	A garage is a building suitable for the storage of one or possibly more motor vehicle or similar. See `building=garages` for larger shared buildings.
building	garages	A building that consists of a number of discrete storage spaces for different owners/tenants. See also `building=garage`.
building	garbage_shed	A garbage shed is a building used to store waste bins. May be locked. Usually meant only for the use of specified property
building	greenhouse	A greenhouse is a glass or plastic covered building used to grow plants. Use `landuse=greenhouse_horticulture` for the area
building	hangar	A hangar is a building used for the storage of airplanes, helicopters or space-craft. Consider adding `aeroway=hangar`, when appropriate.
building	hut	A hut is a small and crude shelter. Note that this word has two meanings - it may be synonym of `building=shed`, it may be a residential building of low quality.
building	pavilion	A sports pavilion usually with changing rooms, storage areas and possibly an space for functions & events. Avoid using this term for other structures called pavilions by architects (see Pavilion)
building	parking	Structure purpose-built for parking cars.
building	riding_hall	A building that was built as a riding hall.
building	roof	A structure that consists of a roof with open sides, such as a rain shelter, and also gas stations
building	shed	A shed is a simple, single-storey structure in a back garden or on an allotment that is used for storage, hobbies, or as a workshop.
building	sports_hall	A building that was built as a sports hall.
building	stable	A stable is a building where horses are kept.
building	sty	A sty (pigsty, pig ark, pig-shed) is a building for raising domestic pigs, usually found on farms.
building	transformer_tower	A transformer tower is a characteristic tall building comprising a distribution transformer and constructed to connect directly to a medium voltage overhead power line. Quite often the power line has since been undergrounded but the building may still serve as a substation. If the building is still in use as a substation it should additionally be tagged as `power=substation` + `substation=minor_distribution`.
building	service	Service building usually is a small unmanned building with certain machinery (like pumps or transformers).
building	ruins	According to meaning of `building=*` should be used for building constructed as ruins (for example sham ruins in an English landscape garden). Frequently used incorrectly, for house, a village or other building abandoned (despite that abandoned house is still `building=house`).
building	water_tower	A water tower
building	yes	Use this value where it is not possible to determine a more specific value.
building	user defined	All commonly used values according to Taginfo, generally building types
Additional Attributes
entrance	yes / main / exit / service / emergency	An entrance in a building. Replaces the deprecated tag `building=entrance`.
height	number	The height of the building in meters.
building:levels	number	The number of visible levels (floors) in the building as used in the Simple 3D buildings scheme
building:fireproof	yes/no	Fire-resistance information.
building:cadaster	yes/no	Buildings mapped based on cadastral information.
min_level	number	minimum indoor level (floors) in the building as used in the Simple Indoor Tagging scheme
max_level	number	maximum indoor level (floors) in the building as used in the Simple Indoor Tagging scheme
non_existent_levels	number	list of indoor levels (floors) that do not exists in the building as used in the Simple Indoor Tagging scheme

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Craft

This is used as a place that produces or processes customised goods. See the page Crafts for more information on the usage of these tags.

Emergency

This is used to describe the location of emergency facilities and equipment. See the page Emergency for an introduction on its usage.

Medical Rescue

Firefighters

Lifeguards

Other Stations

Assembly point

Aditional tags to specify which emergency it's designed for:

Other Structure

Geological

This is used to describe the geological makeup of an area. See the page Geological for an introduction on its usage.

Highway

This is used to describe roads and footpaths. For an introduction on its usage see the page titled Highways. See the page titled Restrictions for an introduction on access limitations by vehicles type, time, day, load and purpose, etc.

Key	Value	Comment	Rendering
Roads
These are the principal tags for the road network. They range from the most to least important.
highway	motorway	A restricted access major divided highway, normally with 2 or more running lanes plus emergency hard shoulder. Equivalent to the Freeway, Autobahn, etc..
highway	trunk	The most important roads in a country's system that aren't motorways. (Need not necessarily be a divided highway.)
highway	primary	The next most important roads in a country's system. (Often link larger towns.)
highway	secondary	The next most important roads in a country's system. (Often link towns.)
highway	tertiary	The next most important roads in a country's system. (Often link smaller towns and villages)
highway	unclassified	The least important through roads in a country's system – i.e. minor roads of a lower classification than tertiary, but which serve a purpose other than access to properties. (Often link villages and hamlets.) The word 'unclassified' is a historical artefact of the UK road system and does not mean that the classification is unknown; you can use `highway=road` for that.
highway	residential	Roads which serve as an access to housing, without function of connecting settlements. Often lined with housing.
highway	service	For access roads to, or within an industrial estate, camp site, business park, car park etc. Can be used in conjunction with `service=` to indicate the type of usage and with `access=` to indicate who can use it and in what circumstances.
Link roads
highway	motorway_link	The link roads (sliproads/ramps) leading to/from a motorway from/to a motorway or lower class highway. Normally with the same motorway restrictions.
highway	trunk_link	The link roads (sliproads/ramps) leading to/from a trunk road from/to a trunk road or lower class highway.
highway	primary_link	The link roads (sliproads/ramps) leading to/from a primary road from/to a primary road or lower class highway.
highway	secondary_link	The link roads (sliproads/ramps) leading to/from a secondary road from/to a secondary road or lower class highway.
highway	tertiary_link	The link roads (sliproads/ramps) leading to/from a tertiary road from/to a tertiary road or lower class highway.
Special road types
highway	living_street	For living streets, which are residential streets where pedestrians have legal priority over cars, speeds are kept very low and where children are allowed to play on the street.
highway	pedestrian	For roads used mainly/exclusively for pedestrians in shopping and some residential areas which may allow access by motorised vehicles only for very limited periods of the day. To create a 'square' or 'plaza' create a closed way and tag as pedestrian and also with `area=yes`.
highway	track	Roads for mostly agricultural or forestry uses. To describe the quality of a track, see `tracktype=*`. Note: Although `track`s are often rough with unpaved surfaces, this tag is not describing the quality of a road but its use. Consequently, if you want to tag a general use road, use one of the general `highway` values instead of `track`.
highway	bus_guideway	A busway where the vehicle guided by the way (though not a railway) and is not suitable for other traffic. Please note: this is not a normal bus lane, use `access=no`, `psv=yes` instead!
highway	escape	For runaway truck ramps, runaway truck lanes, emergency escape ramps, or truck arrester beds. It enables vehicles with braking failure to safely stop.
highway	raceway	A course or track for (motor) racing
highway	road	A road/way/street/motorway/etc. of unknown type. It can stand for anything ranging from a footpath to a motorway. This tag should only be used temporarily until the road/way/etc. has been properly surveyed. If you do know the road type, do not use this value, instead use one of the more specific `highway=*` values.
Paths
highway	footway	For designated footpaths; i.e., mainly/exclusively for pedestrians. This includes walking tracks and gravel paths. If bicycles are allowed as well, you can indicate this by adding a `bicycle=yes` tag. Should not be used for paths where the primary or intended usage is unknown. Use `highway=pedestrian` for pedestrianised roads in shopping or residential areas and `highway=track` if it is usable by agricultural or similar vehicles.
highway	bridleway	For horses. Equivalent to `highway=path` + `horse=designated`.
highway	steps	For flights of steps (stairs) on footways. Use with `step_count=*` to indicate the number of steps
highway	path	A non-specific path. Use `highway=footway` for paths mainly for walkers, `highway=cycleway` for one also usable by cyclists, `highway=bridleway` for ones available to horses as well as walkers and `highway=track` for ones which is passable by agriculture or similar vehicles.
When sidewalk (or pavement) is tagged on the main roadway (see Sidewalks)
sidewalk	both / left / right / no	Specifies that the highways has sidewalks on both sides, on one side or no sidewalk at all
When cycleway is drawn as its own way (see Bicycle)
highway	cycleway	For designated cycleways. Add `foot=*` only if default-access-restrictions do not apply.
Cycleway tagged on the main roadway or lane (see Bicycle)
cycleway	lane	A lane is a route that lies within the roadway
cycleway	opposite	Used on ways with `oneway=yes` where it is legally permitted to cycle in both directions. Used together with `oneway:bicycle=no`.
cycleway	opposite_lane	Used on ways with `oneway=yes` that have a cycling lane going the opposite direction of normal traffic flow (a "contraflow" lane). Used together with `oneway:bicycle=no`.
cycleway	track	A track provides a route that is separated from traffic. In the United States, this term is often used to refer to bike lanes that are separated from lanes for cars by pavement buffers, bollards, parking lanes, and curbs. Note that a cycle track may alternatively be drawn as a separate way next to the road which is tagged as `highway=cycleway`.
cycleway	opposite_track	Used on ways with `oneway=yes` that have a cycling track going the opposite direction of normal traffic flow. Used together with `oneway:bicycle=no`.
cycleway	share_busway	There is a bus lane that cyclists are permitted to use.
cycleway	opposite_share_busway	Used on ways with `oneway=yes` that have a bus lane that cyclists are also permitted to use, and which go in the opposite direction to normal traffic flow (a "contraflow" bus lane). Used together with `oneway:bicycle=no`.
cycleway	shared_lane	Cyclists share a lane with motor vehicles, but there are markings indicating that they should share the lane with motorists.
busway	lane	Bus lane on both sides of the road.
Lifecycle
highway	proposed	For planned roads, use with `proposed=*` and a value of the proposed highway value.
highway	construction	For roads under construction. Use `construction=*` to hold the value for the completed road.	different colours
Attributes
abutters	commercial/ industrial/ mixed/ residential/ retail etc.	See Key:abutters for more details.
bicycle_road	yes	A bicycle road is a road designated for bicycles. If residential streets get the status of bicycle roads, normally, by special signs, motor traffic is admitted with limited speed, often only for residents.
driving_side	left/ right	Defines which side of the road vehicles must legally use. (must only be used on highways when they are an exception to the rule)
ford	yes	The road crosses through stream or river, vehicles must enter any water.
ice_road	yes	A highway is laid upon frozen water basin, definitely doesn't exist in summer.
incline	Number %/°	Incline steepness as percents ("5%") or degrees ("20°"). Positive/negative values indicate movement upward/downwards in the direction of the way.
junction	roundabout	This automatically implies `oneway=yes`, the oneway direction is defined by the sequential ordering of nodes within the Way. This applies on a way, tagged with `highway=*` already.
lanes	number	The number of traffic lanes for general purpose traffic, also for buses and other specific classes of vehicle.
lit	yes/no	Street lighting
motorroad	yes/no	The motorroad tag is used to describe highways that have motorway-like access restrictions but that are not a motorway.
mountain_pass	yes	The highest point of a mountain pass.
mtb:scale	0-6	Applies to `highway=path` and `highway=track`. A classification scheme for mtb trails (few inclination and downhill).
mtb:scale:uphill	0-5	A classification scheme for mtb trails for going uphill if there is significant inclination.
mtb:scale:imba	0-4	The IMBA Trail Difficulty Rating System shall be used for bikeparks. It is adapted to mtb trails with artificial obstacles.
mtb:description	Text	Applies to `highway=path` and `highway=track`. A key to input variable infos related to mtbiking on a way with human words
overtaking	yes/ no/ caution/ both/ forward/ backward	Specifying sections of roads where overtaking is legally forbidden. Use `overtaking:forward=yes/no/caution` and `overtaking:backward=yes/no/caution` when it depends on driving direction.
parking:condition	free/ ticket/ disc/ residents/ customers/ private	Specifying the parking conditions (terms). See `parking:condition=*` for more details.
parking:lane	parallel/ diagonal/ perpendicular/ marked/ no_parking/ no_stopping/ fire_lane.	Specifying the parking space. See `parking:lane=*` for more details.
passing_places	yes	A way which has frequent passing places
sac_scale	hiking / mountain_hiking / demanding_mountain_hiking / alpine_hiking / demanding_alpine_hiking / difficult_alpine_hiking	Applies to `highway=path` and `highway=footway`. A classification scheme for hiking trails.
service	alley / driveway / parking_aisle etc.	See Key:service for more details.
surface	paved / unpaved / asphalt / concrete / paving_stones / sett / cobblestone / metal / wood / compacted / fine_gravel / gravel / pebblestone / grass_paver / grass / dirt / earth / mud / sand / ground	See Key:surface for more details.
tactile_paving	yes / no	A paving in the ground to be followed with a blindman's stick.	Not to be rendered on standard maps.
tracktype	grade1/ grade2/ grade3/ grade4/ grade5	To describe the quality of the surface. See Key:tracktype for more information.
traffic_calming	yes / bump / hump / cushion / table etc.	See Key:traffic calming for more details.
trail_visibility	excellent / good / intermediate / bad / horrible / no	Applies to `highway=path`, `highway=footway`, `highway=cycleway` and `highway=bridleway`. A classification for hiking trails visibility
winter_road	yes	A highway functions during winter, probably can't be driven in summer.
Other highway features
highway	bus_stop	A small bus stop. Can be mapped more rigorously using `public_transport=stop_position` for the position where the vehicle stops and `public_transport=platform` for the place where passengers wait. See `public_transport=*` for more details.
highway	crossing	A.k.a. crosswalk. Pedestrians can cross a street here; e.g., zebra crossing
highway	elevator	Elevator
highway	emergency_access_point	Sign number which can be used to define your current position in case of an emergency. Use with `ref=NUMBER_ON_THE_SIGN`
highway	give_way	A "give way," or "Yield" sign
emergency	phone	A calling device can be used to tell on your current position in case of an emergency. Use with `ref=NUMBER_ON_THE_SIGN`
highway	mini_roundabout	Similar to roundabouts, but at the center there is either a painted circle or a fully traversable island. In case of an untraversable center island, `junction=roundabout` should be used. Rendered as anti-clockwise by default `direction=anticlockwise`. To render clockwise add the tag `direction=clockwise`.
highway	motorway_junction	Indicates a junction (UK) or exit (US). `ref=*` should be set to the exit number or junction identifier. (Some roads – e.g., the A14 – also carry junction numbers, so the tag may be encountered elsewhere despite its name)
highway	passing_place	The location of a passing space
highway	rest_area	Place where drivers can leave the road to rest, but not refuel.
highway	speed_camera	A fixed road-side or overhead speed camera.
highway	street_lamp	A street light, lamppost, street lamp, light standard, or lamp standard is a raised source of light on the edge of a road, which is turned on or lit at a certain time every night
highway	services	A service station to get food and eat something, often found at motorways
highway	stop	A stop sign
highway	traffic_signals	Lights that control the traffic
highway	turning_circle	A turning circle is a rounded, widened area usually, but not necessarily, at the end of a road to facilitate easier turning of a vehicle. Also known as a cul de sac.
highway	toll_gantry	A toll gantry is a gantry suspended over a way, usually a motorway, as part of a system of electronic toll collection. For a toll booth with any kind of barrier or booth see: `barrier=toll_booth`
highway	User Defined	All commonly used values according to Taginfo

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Historic

This is used to describe various historic places. For example: archeological sites, wrecks, ruins, castles and ancient buildings. See the page titled Historic for an introduction on its usage.

This is used to describe the purpose for which an area of land is being used. This template is use on the page Landuse. See this page for an introduction on its usage.

Common Landuse Key Values

Key	Value	Description
`landuse`	`commercial`	Predominantly commerical businesses and their offices. Commercial businesses which sell goods should be catergorised as `landuse=retail`. Commerical businesses can sell services on site and may include private Doctor's Surgeries, and those non-government services for mental and physical health, such as a Counsellor's or Physiotherapist's practice or Veterinary. Government services and businesses should not use this tag. Commercial businesses can also include office buildings and business parks which have limited interface with the public and sell their services either on site, or externally. Commercial businesses have low amounts of public foot traffic.
`landuse`	`construction`	A site which is under active development and construction of either a building, strucutre, including any purposeful alteration to the land or vegetation upon it. Abandoned construction projects and sites should not use this tag.
`landuse`	`industrial`	Predominantly industrial landuses such as workshops, factories, or warehouses.
`landuse`	`residential`	Predominantly residential detached (single houses, grouped dwellings), or attached (apartments, flats, units) dwellings. Use this value in "Mixed-Use" areas, where residential landuse is the predominant land-use. Residential land is land where people reside.
`landuse`	`retail`	Predominantly retail businesses such as shops. Retail businesses sell physical goods such as food (prepared or grocery), clothing, medicine, stationary, appliances, tools, or other similar physical items. Retail businesses have high amounts of public foot traffic. Retail businesses do not exclusively provide or sell their services. For businesses which sell services see `landuse=commercial`. Generally a member of the public could freely walk into and access a retail business. Retail is a subset of commerical, but should be used and treated as mutually exclusive in OpenStreetMap.

Other Landuse Key Values

Key	Value	Description	Rendering
`landuse`	`allotments`	A piece of land given over to local residents for growing vegetables and flowers.
`landuse`	`basin`	An area artificially graded to hold water. Together with `basin=*` for stormwater/rainwater infiltration/detention/retention basins. Other languages.
`landuse`	`brownfield`	Describes land scheduled for new development where old buildings have been demolished and cleared
`landuse`	`cemetery`	Place for burials. You can add `religion=*` (values listed in the place of worship page). Smaller places (e.g. with a church nearby) may use `amenity=grave_yard` instead.
landuse	~~conservation~~	Protected areas (Not approved) Alternate tagging of same thing: `boundary=protected_area`, `protected_area=*`
`landuse`	`depot`	An area used as a depot for e.g. vehicles (trains, buses or trams).	currently not rendered by osm-carto
`landuse`	`farmland`	An area of farmland used for tillage (cereals, vegetables, oil plants, flowers).
`landuse`	`farmyard`	An area of land with farm buildings like farmhouse, dwellings, farmsteads, sheds, stables, barns, equipment sheds, feed bunkers, etc. plus the open space in between them and the shrubbery/trees around them.
`landuse`	`forest`	Managed forest or woodland plantation (Other languages). Some use this to map an area of trees rather than the use of the land. See Forest.
`landuse`	`garages`	One level buildings with boxes commonly for cars, usually made of brick and metal. Usually this area belong to garage cooperative with own name, chairman, budget, rules, security, etc.
`landuse`	`grass`	An area of mown and managed grass. Some view this as not a landuse, see the main page `landuse=grass` for information.
`landuse`	`greenfield`	Describes land scheduled for new development where there have been no buildings before. A greenfield is scheduled to turn into a construction site
`landuse`	`greenhouse_horticulture`	Area used for growing plants in greenhouses
`landuse`	`landfill`	Place where waste is dumped.
`landuse`	`meadow`	A meadow or pasture.
`landuse`	`military`	For land areas owned/used by the military for whatever purpose
`landuse`	`orchard`	intentional planting of trees or shrubs maintained for food production
landuse	~~pasture~~	~~(Proposed in Proposed features/pasture:) An area of land primarily vegetated by grass, used for grazing.~~
landuse	~~peat_cutting~~	An excavation created by the removal of peat. Use `landuse=quarry` + `resource=peat` instead	currently not rendered by osm-carto
`landuse`	`plant_nursery`	intentional planting of plants maintaining for the production of new plants
`landuse`	`port`	coastal industrial area where commercial traffic is handled	currently not rendered by osm-carto
`landuse`	`quarry`	Surface mineral extraction
`landuse`	`railway`	Area for railway use, generally off-limits to the general public
`landuse`	`recreation_ground`	An open green space for general recreation, which may include pitches, nets and so on, usually municipal but possibly also private to colleges or companies
`landuse`	`religious`	Religious territory
`landuse`	~~`reservoir`~~	There was considerable confusion whether `landuse=reservoir` is deprecated, but it turned out to be not deprecated and `landuse=reservoir` is used much wider than "new" way `natural=water` + `water=reservoir`. It may be a good idea to tag the actual water body with `natural=water` + `water=reservoir` in addition or instead of `landuse=reservoir`. See also the approved water details proposal and pointers to discussion on talk page.
`landuse`	`salt_pond`	A place where sea water is evaporated to extract its salt	currently not rendered by osm-carto
`landuse`	`village_green`	An area of common land, usually grass, in the centre of a village (quintessentially English – defined separately from 'common land' under the Commons Registration Act 1965 and the Commons Act 2006). This tag is more used to tag all sorts of mixed vegetation, mostly in urban areas. Hence the above definition probably needs to be adjusted to fit the real use of it.
`landuse`	`vineyard`	A piece of land where grapes are grown.
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Leisure

This is used to tag leisure and sports facilities. See the page titled Leisure for an introduction on its usage.

Man_made

A tag for identifying man made (artificial) structures that are added to the landscape. See man made=* for an introduction on its usage.

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Military

This is used for facilities and on land used by the military. These may include the Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines. See the page titled Military for an introduction on its usage.

Key	Value	Comment
`military`	`airfield`	A place where military planes take off and land.
`military`	`ammunition`	Military ammunition storage area.
`military`	`bunker`	Buildings, often build from concrete, to stand even heavier fire. Also WW2 pillboxes.
`military`	`barracks`	Buildings where soldiers live and work.
`military`	`checkpoint`	Place of a possible access to a restricted or secured area, where civilian visitors and vehicles will be controled by a military authority.
`military`	`danger_area`	Usually a large marked area around something like a firing range, bombing range, etc which can be an exclusion zone.
`military`	`naval_base`	A naval base
`military`	`nuclear_explosion_site`	Nuclear weapons test site
`military`	`obstacle_course`	A military obstacle course.
`military`	`office`	Military offices, e.g. general staff office, military recruitment office etc
`military`	`range`	Where soldiers practice with their weapons (firing, bombing, artillery, …).
`military`	`training_area`	An area where soldiers train and weapons or other military technology are experimented with or are tested.
`military`	`trench`	Trenches used for military purposes
`military`	`launchpad`	Launchpads used for military purposes, see tag:aeroway=launchpad for civilian use
military	user defined	All commonly used values according to Taginfo

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Natural

This is used to describe natural and physical land features. These also include features that have been modified by humans.

Vegetation or surface related

Water related

Landform related

See: Generic:Map Features:office

Office

An office is a place of business where administrative or professional work is carried out. See the page titled Office for an introduction on its usage.

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See: Generic:Map Features:place

Place

This is used mainly to give details about settlements. See the page titled Places for an introduction on its usage.

Administratively declared places

Populated settlements, urban

Populated settlements, urban and rural

Other places

Power

These are used to map electrical power generation and distributions systems. See the page titled Power for an introduction on its usage.

Key	Value	Comment	Rendering
`power`	`plant`	A place/industrial facility where power is generated. Individual generating units within the facility should be tagged as `power=generator`.
`power`	`cable`	A way following the path of underground cables, such as the local 0.4 kV network between transformer stations, distribution boxes and cable connection points, or sea cables. Not to be confused with non-power supply cables such as cables for telecommunication. May be combined with `voltage=`, `circuits=` and `location=*`.
`power`	`catenary_mast`	A catenary mast supports system of overhead wires used to supply electricity to electricaly powered vehicle equipped with a pantograph.
`power`	`compensator`	Several kind of power devices used to insure of power quality and network resilience.
`power`	`connection`	A freestanding electrical connection between two or more overhead wires
`power`	`converter`	An HVDC converter converts electric power from high voltage alternating current (AC) to high-voltage direct current (HVDC), or vice-versa.
`power`	`generator`	A device used to convert power from one form to another. Use in combination with `generator:source=`, `generator:method=` and `generator:output=*`.	Depends on generator type
`power`	`heliostat`	A mirror of a heliostat device.
`power`	`insulator`	A device to protect a power line from grounding on supports
`power`	`line`	A way following the path of (overground) power cables. For minor power lines with poles and not towers, you may want to use `power=minor_line`. Useful combinations: `voltage=`, `cables=` and `wires=*`. Please see the respective feature pages for details.
`line`	`busbar`	Determines a `power=line` to a busbar.
`line`	`bay`	A bay connects an incoming circuit to a busbar assembly.
`power`	`marker`	A separate pole or pedestal sticking out of the ground, or a wall marker describing the distance to a cable or other feature.
`power`	`minor_line`	A way following the path of (overground) minor power cables, supported by poles and not towers/pylons. (This isn't quite so simple, as sometimes larger towers are replaced by smaller poles made with a stronger material; a better distinction might be based on voltage).
`power`	`plant`	Places where power (electricity, heat, cold water, biogas...) is produced with `power=generator` help.
`power`	`pole`	Poles supporting low to medium voltage lines (`power=minor_line`) and high voltage lines (`power=line`) up to 161,000 volts (161 kV).
`power`	`portal`	Power supporting structure composed of vertical legs with cables between them attached to a horizontal crossarm
`power`	`substation`	A tag for electricity substations. These provide voltage step-up/step-down, switching, conditioning, etc. Substations may be large facilities (up to several acres) for very high voltage transmission lines or just small buildings or kiosks near the street for low voltage distribution lines. Useful combinations: `voltage=`, `substation=` and `location=*`, see the feature page for details.
`power`	`switch`	A tag for electricity switches which are devices which allow operators to power up & down lines and transformer in substations or outside.
`power`	`switchgear`	The switchgear comprises one or more busbar assemblies and a number of bays each connecting a circuit to the busbar assembly.
`power`	`terminal`	Point of connection between overhead power lines to buildings or walls
`power`	`tower`	For towers or pylons carrying high voltage electricity cables. Normally constructed from steel latticework but tubular or solid pylons are also commonly used. Should not be used for medium or low voltage electricity conductors carried on single wooden poles which might be tagged `power=pole`. See `power=tower` for detailed tagging of tower types.
`power`	`transformer`	A static device for transferring electric energy by inductive coupling between its windings. Large power transformers are typically located inside substations.
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Public Transport

This is used for features related to public transport. For example: railway stations, bus stops and services. See the page titled Public transport for an introduction on its usage.

Railway

This tag includes all kinds of railways ranging from heavily used mainline railways to an abandoned rail line. See the page titled Railways for an introduction on its usage.

Key	Value	Comment	Rendering	Photo
Tracks
railway	abandoned	The course of a former railway which has been abandoned and the track and infrastucture removed. The course may be still recognized through embankments, cuttings, bridges, tunnel and rolling or straight ways.	currently not rendered by osm-carto
railway	construction	Railway under construction.
railway	disused	A section of railway which is no longer used but where the track and infrastructure remains in place. See `disused:railway=*` for alternative tagging.
railway	funicular	Cable driven inclined railways. They often serve tourists, offering spectacular mountain views. However, they are also found in urban areas as a practical way to transport people up and down very steep hills (e.g. Angel's Flight in Los Angeles).
railway	light_rail	A higher-standard tram system, normally in its own right-of-way. Often it connects towns and thus reaches a considerable length (tens of kilometers).
railway	miniature	Miniature railways are narrower than narrow gauge and carry passengers. They can often be found in parks.
railway	monorail	A railway with only a single rail. A monorail can run above the rail like in Las Vegas and Disneyland or can suspend below the rail like the Wuppertal Schwebebahn (Germany).
railway	narrow_gauge	Narrow-gauge passenger or freight trains. Narrow gauge railways can have mainline railway service like the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland or can be a small light industrial railway. Use `gauge=*` to specify the actual width of rails in mm.
railway	preserved	A railway running historic trains, usually a tourist attraction (changed to preserved from preserved_rail as "rail" is redundant). Using `railway:preserved=yes` is an alternate method to mark railway as preserved.
railway	rail	Full sized passenger or freight trains in the standard gauge for the country or state.
railway	subway	A city passenger rail service running mostly grade separated (see Wikipedia:rapid transit). Often a significant portion of the line or its system/network is underground.
railway	tram	One or two carriage rail vehicles, usually sharing motor road (Other languages).
Additional features
bridge	yes	If the railway goes over a street, waterway or other railway.
cutting	yes	A section where the railway is significantly lower than ground level.
electrified	contact_line rail yes no	contact_line: a power line over the train head rail: a third rail near the track supplying the train with power yes: electrified track, but no details available no: track with no power supply.
embankment	yes	A section where the railway is raised significantly higher than ground level.
frequency	number [Hz]	The frequency with which a line is electrified. Use 0 for DC. Also see the voltage tag.
railway:track_ref	number	Track number
service	crossover	Relatively short lengths of track which switch traffic from one parallel line to another
service	siding	Relatively short lengths of track, running parallel to (and connected to) a main route
service	spur	Relatively short lengths of track, built to give one company or entity access to a main or branch line.
service	yard	Tracks within railway company operated marshaling or maintenance yards.
tracks	number	Number of parallel tracks in close proximity when mapped as one single way representing all tracks. If not given means unknown and defaults to 1. In many parts of the world the tracks are being drawn out separately so that there is more detail, in which case this tag isn't used.
tunnel	yes	If the railway goes below ground. Most of subways have this tag.
usage	main branch freight industrial military tourism	main line: heavy traffic branch line: connecting places with a mainline freight: freight service only industrial: servicing large plants (iron, chemical etc.), surface mining, … military: servicing military area tourism: most mountain rails (rack-rails, funicular) and preserved railways.
voltage	number	The voltage with which a line is electrified. Also see the frequency tag.
Stations and Stops
railway	halt	A small station without switches
public_transport	stop_position	The position on the railway track where the train (its center) stops at a platform. This is useful for routing on long platforms where also short trains stop and on long platforms where multiple trains stop behind each other. See also `public_transport=stop_area`.
public_transport	platform	This is parallel to the rail line for showing where the actual platforms are. It is also to know where you can change platform and enter the station, so use footpaths to connect them. This is really useful for routing too. Use only if the platform is served by public transport.
railway	platform	This is parallel to the rail line for showing where the actual platforms are. It is also to know where you can change platform and enter the station, so use footpaths to connect them. This is really useful for routing too. Use in addition to `public_transport=platform`.
public_transport	station	Railway passenger only station.
railway	station	Railway passenger and/or cargo station. Use in addition to `public_transport=station`.
railway	subway_entrance	The entrance to a subway station, usually going from surface to underground.
railway	tram_stop	A tram stop is a place where a passenger can embark / disembark a tram.
Other railways
railway	buffer_stop	stops the train at the end of a track. see Buffer_stop.	currently not rendered by osm-carto
railway	derail	a device used to prevent fouling of a rail track by unauthorized movements of trains or unattended rolling stock. See Derail_(railroad).	currently not rendered by osm-carto
railway	crossing	A point where pedestrians may cross.
railway	level_crossing	A point where rails and roads cross.
landuse	railway	Ground used around railways and railway-stations.	same rendering as landuse=industrial, but without border (see above)
railway	signal	Any kind of railway signal.	currently not rendered by osm-carto
railway	switch	Full Connections between railways (aka 'points').	currently not rendered by osm-carto
railway	railway_crossing	Crossing rails with no interconnection.	currently not rendered by osm-carto
railway	turntable	These are used for changing the direction that part of a train is pointing in.	: currently not rendered by osm-carto :
railway	roundhouse	A semicircular building with many stalls for servicing engines.	Without building=: currently not rendered by osm-carto With building=: same as building=*
railway	traverser	These are used for changing trains between railways. Also known as transfer table.	: currently not rendered by osm-carto : currently not rendered by osm-carto
railway	wash	A Railroad car wash	currently not rendered by osm-carto
railway	user defined	All commonly used values according to Taginfo	– – –	– – –

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Route

Main article: relation:route

This is used to describe routes of all different kinds.

Key	Value	Comment
`route`	`bicycle`	Cycle routes explains how to tag cycle routes.
`route`	`bus`	The route a public bus service takes. See Buses.
`route`	`canoe`	Route for canoeing through a waterway.
`route`	`evacuation`	Emergency evacuation routes, with direction, for various types of emergencies.
`route`	`detour`	Route for fixed detour routes. Examples are Bedarfsumleitung in Germany and uitwijkroute in the Netherlands
`route`	`ferry`	The route a ferry takes from terminal to terminal Please make sure to add at least one node per tile (zoom level 12), better at least one every few km, so offline editors catch it with bbox requests.
`route`	`fitness_trail`	Fitness trails consist of a path or course equipped with obstacles or stations distributed along its length for exercising the human body.
`route`	`hiking`	Hiking explains how to tag hiking routes.
`route`	`horse`	Riding routes
`route`	`inline_skates`	Inline has more information on the subject.
`route`	`light_rail`	Route of a light rail line.
`route`	`motorboat`	Signed motorboat routes.
`route`	`mtb`	Mountain biking explains how to tag mtb routes.
`route`	`nordic_walking`	For nordic walking routes.
`route`	`pipeline`	For pipelines, pipeline markers, and pipeline stations.
`route`	`piste`	Route of a piste (e.g., snowshoe or XC-Ski trails) in a winter sport area.
`route`	`power`	Where power lines use the same towers (the same way).
`route`	`railway`	A sequence of railway ways, often named (e.g., Channel Tunnel). See Railways.
`route`	`road`	Can be used to map various road routes/long roads.
`route`	`running`	For running (jogging) routes.
`route`	`ski`	For ski tracks (e.g., XC-Ski Trails User:Langläufer/Loipemap).
`route`	`train`	Train services (e.g., London-Paris Eurostar) See Railways.
`route`	`tram`	See Trams for more information on tagging tram services.
`route`	User defined	All commonly used values according to Taginfo.

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Shop

The shop tag is used as a place of business that has stocked goods for sale. See the page titled Shop for an introduction on its usage.

Key	Value	Element	Comment
Food, beverages
shop	alcohol		Shop selling alcohol to take away
shop	bakery		Shop focused on selling bread
shop	beverages		Shop focused on selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. See also `shop=alcohol`.
shop	brewing_supplies		Shop focused on selling supplies for home brewing of beer, wine and spirits (where permitted).
shop	butcher		Shop focused on selling meat
shop	cheese		Shop focused on selling cheese.
shop	chocolate		Shop focused on selling chocolate.
shop	coffee		Shop focused on selling coffee.
shop	confectionery		Shop focused on selling sweets or candy
shop	convenience		A small local shop carrying a small subset of the items you would find in a supermarket
shop	deli		Shop focused on selling delicatessen (fine foods, gourmet foods), possibly also fine wine. Not to be confused with the US delis.
shop	dairy		Shop focused on selling dairy products.
shop	farm		Shop or roadside stand focused on selling freshly harvested farm produce
shop	frozen_food		Shop focused on selling frozen food.
shop	greengrocer		Shop focused on selling vegetables and fruits.
shop	health_food		A health food shop; selling wholefoods, vitamins, nutrition supplements and meat and dairy alternatives.
shop	ice_cream		Shop focused on selling ice cream to take home. See also `amenity=ice_cream`.
shop	~~organic~~		Shop focused on selling organic food. Alternatively you can use the more versatile `organic=` in combination with a general `shop=` key (In this case: `shop=supermarket` or `shop=convenience`).
shop	pasta		Shop focused on selling (fresh) pasta, ravioli, etc.
shop	pastry		Shop focused on selling baked sweets like cakes, biscuits, strudel and pies.
shop	seafood		Shop focused on selling fish/seafood.
shop	spices		Shop focused on selling spices.
shop	tea		Shop focused on selling tea.
shop	~~wine~~		please use `shop=alcohol` + `drink:wine=yes` instead
shop	water		Shop focused on selling drinking water.
General store, department store, mall
shop	department_store		A single large store – often multiple storeys high – selling a large variety of goods (see also `shop=mall`)
shop	general		A store that carries a general line of merchandise. (see also `shop=convenience` if it sells food).
shop	kiosk		A small shop on the pavement that sells magazines, tobacco, newspapers, sweets and stamps.
shop	mall		A shopping mall – multiple stores under one roof (also known as a shopping centre)
shop	supermarket		Supermarket – a large store with groceries and other items
shop	wholesale		Wholesale/warehouse club or cash and carry - a store that sells items in bulk to retailers. The branch of industry can be defined with `wholesale=*`.
Clothing, shoes, accessories
shop	baby_goods		Shop focused on selling objects for babies (clothes, prams, cots, toys).
shop	bag		Shop focused on selling bags.
shop	boutique		A small shopping outlet, especially one that specializes in elite and fashionable items
shop	clothes		Shop focused on selling clothes and/or underwear (other related value in use is fashion)
shop	fabric		Shop focused on selling fabric and other materials for the purpose of making clothes and other products, eg dress making.
shop	fashion		Shop focused on selling fashion.
shop	jewelry		Jewellers shops.
shop	leather		Shop focused on selling products made out of leather.
shop	sewing		A shop that sells sewing supplies (fabric, thread, yarn, knitting needles, sewing machines, etc.)
shop	shoes		Shop focused on selling shoes.
shop	tailor		A place where clothing is made, repaired, or altered professionally, especially suits and men's clothing
shop	watches		Shop focused on selling watches.
Discount store, charity
shop	charity		A charity shop is a shop operated by a charity, for the purposes of fundraising.
shop	second_hand		A shop buying and selling used clothes and other things. See also `shop=pawnbroker`
shop	variety_store		A variety store retailer is a retail store that sells inexpensive items, sometimes with a single price point for all items in the store.
Health and beauty
shop	beauty		A non-hairdresser beauty shop, spa, nail salon, etc.. See also `shop=hairdresser`.
shop	chemist		Shop focused on selling articles of personal hygiene, cosmetics, and household cleaning products (for a shop that potentially dispenses prescription drugs, cf. pharmacy. U.S. drug store, see `amenity=pharmacy`)
shop	cosmetics		Shop focused on selling cosmetics
shop	~~drugstore~~	-	This tag is discouraged. Please use either `shop=chemist` (if they sell prescription-free drugs, cosmetics, household cleaning products, etc.) or `amenity=pharmacy` (if they offer prescription drugs).
shop	erotic		Shop focused on selling erotic toys, -clothes or other erotic stuff.
shop	hairdresser		Here you can get your hair cut, coloured, … See also `shop=beauty`
shop	hairdresser_supply		A shop, where you can buy hairdressing supplies.
shop	hearing_aids		Shop focused on selling hearing aids devices
shop	herbalist		Shop focused on selling herbs, often for medical purposes. (See also: `healthcare:speciality=herbalism` and `healthcare=alternative`).
shop	massage		A massage shop
shop	medical_supply		Shop focused on selling medical supplies.
shop	nutrition_supplements		Shops that sells one or more nutritional supplements (of vitamins, minerals and/or herbs)
shop	optician		Shop focused on selling eyeglasses, contact lenses (may also check your eyes).
shop	perfumery		Shop focused on selling perfumery
shop	tattoo		A tattoo parlour.
Do-it-yourself, household, building materials, gardening
shop	agrarian		Shop focused on selling agrarian products, like seeds, agricultural machinery, animal feed, etc.
shop	appliance		Shop focused on selling large electrical items (aka white goods) washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, fans, etc.
shop	bathroom_furnishing		Shop focused on selling bathroom furniture and accessories
shop	doityourself		Shop focused on selling tools and supplies to do-it-yourself householders, gardening, …
shop	electrical		Shop focused on selling electrical supplies and devices
shop	energy		Shop focused on selling energy
shop	fireplace		Shop focused on selling electric fireplaces, stoves or masonry heaters and required fuels
shop	florist		Shop focused on selling bouquets of flowers (see `shop=garden_centre` for potted flowers).
shop	garden_centre		Shop focused on selling potted flowers, maybe even trees (see also `shop=florist` for flower bouquets).
shop	garden_furniture		Shop focused on selling garden furniture (sheds, outdoor tables, gates, fences, ...). See `shop=garden_centre` if also plants are sold.
shop	gas		Shop focused on selling technical gas, such as argon, oxygen, acetylene, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, etc. in pressurized containers
shop	glaziery		Shop focused on selling and installing glazing for windows and doors.
shop	hardware		Shop focused on selling building supplies including screws, bolts & paints, … See also `shop=doityourself`
shop	houseware		Shop focused on selling crockery, cutlery, kitchenware, small household appliances.
shop	locksmith		Shop focused on selling keys, see also `craft=locksmith` and `craft=key_cutter`
shop	paint		Shop focused on selling paints.
shop	security		Shop focused on selling security items like burglar alarms, vaults, locking systems, etc.
shop	trade		Shop focused on selling one or more building supplies such as timber/wood, cement etc. See also `shop=doityourself`
Furniture and interior
shop	antiques		Shop focused on selling antiques.
shop	bed		Shop focused on selling mattresses and other bedding products.
shop	candles		Shop focused on selling candles and candle accessories (holders, etc)
shop	carpet		Shop focused on selling carpets
shop	curtain		Shop focused on selling curtains or drapes (see also `shop=fabric`)
shop	doors		Shop focused on selling doors
shop	flooring		Shop focused on selling floorings
shop	furniture		Shop focused on selling furniture, might range from small decorational items to a whole flat interior
shop	interior_decoration		Shop focused on selling interior decorations.
shop	kitchen		A shop where you can plan and buy your kitchen. (Sometimes called "kitchen studio" and the like, but plain kitchen is the most frequently used tag so far.)
shop	lamps		Shop focused on selling lamps (see also `shop=lighting`).
shop	tiles		Shop focused on selling tiles.
shop	window_blind		Shop focused on selling window blinds.
Electronics
shop	computer		Shop focused on selling computers, peripherals, software, …
shop	robot		A shop that sells robots and/or related accessories, parts, repair and rental services
shop	electronics		Shop focused on selling consumer electronics (TV, radio, …). Larger ones may also sell computers, fridges, …
shop	hifi		Shop focused on selling High Fidelity or High End environment to listen music or watch films at home
shop	mobile_phone		Shop focused on selling mobile phones and accessories
shop	radiotechnics		Shop focused on selling electronic components, electrical products, radio measuring devices, supplies for radio and electronics.
shop	vacuum_cleaner		Shop focused on selling vacuum cleaners and associated products.
Outdoors and sport, vehicles
shop	atv		Shop focused on selling atvs (quads), atv equipment and may rent or repair them
shop	bicycle		Shop focused on selling bicycles, bicycle equipment and may rent or repair them
shop	boat		Shop focused on selling boats, boat equipment and may rent or repair them
shop	car		Car store – a place to buy cars or to get your car repaired
shop	car_repair		Shop focused on car repair (usually independent of a specific car brand).
shop	car_parts		Shop focused on selling auto parts, auto accessories, motor oil, car chemicals, etc.
shop	fuel		Shop selling fuels (motor fuel, wood, coal, gas) that can't be considered a `amenity=fuel` (fuel station). Use fuel:*=yes/no to indicate which fuels are available.
shop	fishing		Shop focused on selling fishing equipment.
shop	free_flying		Shop focused on selling free flying equipment.
shop	hunting		Shop focused on selling gun and hunting equipment.
shop	jetski		Shop focused on selling jetskis, jetski equipment and may rent or repair them
shop	motorcycle		Shop focused on selling motorcycles and/or related accessories, clothes, parts, repair and rental services.
shop	outdoor		Shop focused on selling camping, walking, climbing, and other outdoor sports equipment (GPSes, etc.)
shop	scuba_diving		Shop focused on selling scuba diving equipment.
shop	ski		Shop focused on selling skis, ski equipment and may rent or repair them
shop	snowmobile		Shop focused on selling snowmobiles, snowmobile equipment and may rent or repair them
shop	sports		Shop focused on selling sporting goods.
shop	swimming_pool		A store that sells swimming pool equipment and supplies.
shop	tyres		Shop focused on selling tyres.
Art, music, hobbies
shop	art		Shop which sells works of art. May be paintings, sculpture, or other types of art
shop	collector		A shop for different collector's items like stamps, coins, action figures, etc.
shop	craft		An arts and crafts supply store. Commonly sold items are paper, canvas, paint, pencils, crafting wood, crafting tools, etc. - look at `craft=*`
shop	frame		Shop focused on selling frames.
shop	games		Shop focused on selling board games, card games and/or role-playing games.
shop	model		Shop specialising in the sale of scale models.
shop	music		Shop focused on selling recorded music (vinyl/CDs/...)
shop	musical_instrument		Shop focused on selling musical instruments, lyrics, scores. If focused on a specific instrument, specify with musical_instrument=*
shop	photo		Shop focused on selling products or services related with photography.
shop	camera		A shop mainly selling cameras and lenses
shop	trophy		Store selling trophies, awards, plaques etc.
shop	video		Shop focused on selling or renting out videos/DVDs.
shop	video_games		Shop focused on selling video games.
Stationery, gifts, books, newspapers
shop	anime		Shop focused on selling anime stuff.
shop	books		Shop focused on selling books (for a library that lends books, see `amenity=library`)
shop	gift		Shop focused on selling gifts, greeting cards, or tourist gifts (souvenirs)
shop	lottery		A shop of which the main or only purpose is the sale of lottery tickets.
shop	newsagent		Shop focused on selling newspapers, cigarettes, other goods
shop	stationery		Shop focused on selling office supplies
shop	ticket		Shop focused on selling tickets for concerts, events, public transport, …
Others
shop	bookmaker