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Feature Statistic Peru

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
1.834A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
195A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
26A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
2.056 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
11.996H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
6.889H.STMIintermittent stream
3.389H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
363H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
315H.LKSlakeslarge inland bodies of standing water
198H.LKOoxbow lakea crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
166H.LKIintermittent lake
64H.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
54H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
53H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
40H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
40H.PNDIintermittent pond
28H.WLLwella cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
26H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
25H.STMXsection of stream
21H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
19H.STMCcanalized streama stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
13H.SYSIirrigation systema network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.
11H.STMMstream mouth(s)a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
11H.BOGbog(s)a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
10H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
8H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
6H.ESTYestuarya funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
6H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
5H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
4H.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
4H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
4H.RDSTroadsteadan open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
3H.DTCHditcha small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
3H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
3H.STMSBlost rivera surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
2H.WTRCwatercoursea natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water
2H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
2H.CRKTtidal creek(s)a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents
2H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
2H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
2H.STMAanabrancha diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
2H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
2H.TNLCcanal tunnela tunnel through which a canal passes
1H.FISHfishing areaa fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
1H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
1H.CHNLlake channel(s)that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
1H.DTCHDdrainage ditcha ditch which serves to drain the land
1H.DCKdock(s)a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
1H.WTRHwaterhole(s)a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
1H.BNKbank(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
1H.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
1H.LKXsection of lake
1H.AIRSseaplane landing areaa place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off
1H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
23.804 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
3.585L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
777L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
15L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
10L.AGRCagricultural colonya tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement
8L.RESreservea tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
8L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
6L.DEVHhousing developmenta tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
5L.RESNnature reservean area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
3L.SALTsalt areaa shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
3L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
2L.RESVreservationa tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations
2L.CTRBbusiness centera place where a number of businesses are located
1L.INDSindustrial areaan area characterized by industrial activity
1L.OILFoilfieldan area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
1L.GRAZgrazing areaan area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
1L.MNAmining areaan area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted
1L.RESWwildlife reservea tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
4.429 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
36.547P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
1.144P.PPLA3seat of a third-order administrative division
637P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
356P.PPLXsection of populated place
25P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
16P.PPLQabandoned populated place
9P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
4P.PPLSpopulated placescities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
2P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
2P.PPLHhistorical populated placea populated place that no longer exists
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
38.743 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
2R.RRrailroada permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
1R.RYDrailroad yarda system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
1R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
1R.TNLtunnela subterranean passageway for transportation
1R.RJCTrailroad junctiona place where two or more railroad tracks join
1R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
7 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
545S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
353S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
295S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
274S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
256S.TRIGtriangulation stationa point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
199S.ANSarchaeological/prehistoric sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
180S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
124S.BPboundary markera fixture marking a point along a boundary
86S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
72S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
59S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
48S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
33S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
26S.MNQabandoned mine
25S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
17S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
16S.MNCUcopper mine(s)a mine where copper ore is extracted
15S.RNCHranch(es)a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock
12S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
11S.PMPOoil pumping stationa facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
11S.CMPMNmining campa camp used by miners
11S.AIRQabandoned airfield
10S.MNQRquarry(-ies)a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
9S.CRRLcorral(s)a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
8S.PIERpiera structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
8S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
7S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
7S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
7S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
7S.PRNprisona facility for confining prisoners
6S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
6S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
6S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
5S.SQRsquarea broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
5S.STNBscientific research basea scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
5S.PSHhydroelectric power stationa building where electricity is generated from water power
5S.MALLmallA large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
4S.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.
4S.STNRradio stationa facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
4S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
3S.CSTMcustoms housea building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
3S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
3S.SHRNshrinea structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
3S.AGRFagricultural facilitya building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
3S.CMPQabandoned camp
2S.OBPTobservation pointa wildlife or scenic observation point
2S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
2S.AIRBairbasean area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated
2S.PPpolice posta building in which police are stationed
2S.CVNTconventa building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion
2S.DARYdairya facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products
2S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
2S.MLmill(s)a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
2S.SPAspaa resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
2S.OILRoil refinerya facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
1S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
1S.CTRFfacility centera place where more than one facility is situated
1S.SWTsewage treatment plantfacility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater
1S.OILTtank farma tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored
1S.MKTmarketa place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
1S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
1S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
1S.TMPLtemple(s)an edifice dedicated to religious worship
1S.RECGgolf coursea recreation field where golf is played
1S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
1S.BDGQruined bridgea destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional
1S.BCNbeacona fixed artificial navigation mark
1S.GDNgarden(s)an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
1S.MLMore treatment planta facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration
1S.DIKEdikean earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control
1S.BUSTNbus stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
1S.WTRWwaterworksa facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
1S.SPLYspillwaya passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or through a dam
1S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
1S.OBSRradio observatorya facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space
1S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
1S.GOVLlocal government officea facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall
1S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
1S.COMCcommunication centera facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
1S.CMPOoil campa camp used by oilfield workers
1S.RECRracetracka track where races are held
1S.MNFEiron mine(s)a mine where iron ore is extracted
1S.ITTRresearch institutea facility where research is carried out
1S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
1S.HSECcountry housea large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
1S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
2.847 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
18.996T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
1.555T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
1.269T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
1.243T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
873T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
706T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
555T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
497T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
334T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
300T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
175T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
116T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
90T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
59T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
46T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
28T.DUNEdune(s)a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
27T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
25T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
16T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
15T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
15T.VLCvolcanoa conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
11T.SBEDdry stream beda channel formerly containing the water of a stream
8T.GAPgapa low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
6T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
6T.CNYNcanyona deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
5T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
5T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
5T.SANDsand areaa tract of land covered with sand
5T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
4T.PANpana near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
3T.DSRTdeserta large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
3T.MESAmesa(s)a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau
2T.ISLMmangrove islanda mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody
2T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
2T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
1T.FORDforda shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
1T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
1T.ISLETisletsmall island, bigger than rock, smaller than island.
1T.DVDdividea line separating adjacent drainage basins
1T.CUETcuesta(s)an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata
1T.DLTAdeltaa flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
1T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
1T.PROMpromontory(-ies)a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
1T.TRRterracea long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
27.016 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
18V.GRSLDgrasslandan area dominated by grass vegetation
18 Total for V
98.920

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