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Feature Statistic Uganda

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
113A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
105A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
90A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
52A.ADM4fourth-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a third-order administrative division
4A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
365 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
2.025H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
70H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
41H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
38H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
36H.LKCcrater lakea lake in a crater or caldera
23H.WTLDIintermittent wetland
18H.STMIintermittent stream
13H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
11H.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
9H.CHNLlake channel(s)that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
6H.STMXsection of stream
6H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
3H.POOLpool(s)a small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing water
3H.BGHTbight(s)an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
3H.DTCHditcha small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
2H.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
2H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
2H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
1H.SPNThot spring(s)a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
1H.PNDNsalt ponda small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
1H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
1H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
1H.GLCRglacier(s)a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
1H.STMDdistributary(-ies)a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
2.317 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
786L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
69L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
48L.RESFforest reservea forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
16L.RESWwildlife reservea tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
10L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
8L.RESHhunting reservea tract of land used primarily for hunting
5L.RESNnature reservean area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
2L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
1L.TRBtribal areaa tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
945 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
6.073P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
106P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
7P.PPLXsection of populated place
3P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
1P.PPLSpopulated placescities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
6.191 Total for P
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
94S.MSSNmissiona place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion
39S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
37S.LDNGlandinga place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
28S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
23S.TRIGtriangulation stationa point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
17S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
16S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
14S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
11S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
9S.FYferrya boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
8S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
7S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
6S.CMPRFrefugee campa camp used by refugees
6S.PRNprisona facility for confining prisoners
6S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
5S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
5S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
5S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
4S.MLSWsawmilla mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
4S.PSTBborder posta post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
4S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
3S.STNFforest stationa collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
2S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
2S.UNIVuniversityAn institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees.
2S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
1S.ADMFadministrative facilitya government building
1S.PRKGTpark gatea controlled access to a park
1S.ZOOzooa zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
1S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
1S.STNEexperiment stationa facility for carrying out experiments
1S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
1S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
1S.RHSEresthousea structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
1S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
366 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
1.581T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
241T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
200T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
77T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
42T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
16T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
11T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
9T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
9T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
7T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
6T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
5T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
5T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
2T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
2T.VLCvolcanoa conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
1T.CRTRcrater(s)a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
1T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
1T.PKSpeakspointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
2.216 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
154V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
13V.SCRBscrublandan area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation
167 Total for V
12.567

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