Tag:place=hamlet
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A smaller rural community, typically with fewer than 100-200 inhabitants, and little infrastructure. ![]() |
Group: places |
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Status: de facto |
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Use place=hamlet
for an isolated settlement, typically with less than 100-200 inhabitants, although this may vary by country. For a larger isolated settlement, consider using place=village
or place=town
; for smaller ones with only 1 or 2 households consider using place=isolated_dwelling
. For an unoccupied place, consider place=locality
. For a named area within a larger populated place, such as a town, city or village consider using place=suburb
or place=neighbourhood
.
How to map
Place a node at the centre of the hamlet, like the central square, a central administrative or religious building or a central road junction and add