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Feature Statistic Togo

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
30A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
5A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
36 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
781H.STMIintermittent stream
302H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
6H.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
5H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
4H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
2H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
2H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
2H.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
2H.WTLDwetlandan area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
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.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
1H.RDSTroadsteadan open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
1H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
1,110 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
61L.RESFforest reservea forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
2L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
1L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
64 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
4,140P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
23P.PPLXsection of populated place
4P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
4,168 Total for P
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
27S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
26S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
10S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
6S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
5S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
4S.RHSEresthousea structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
4S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
2S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
1S.RETstorea building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
1S.AGRFagricultural facilitya building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
1S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
1S.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.
1S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
1S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
1S.CTRMmedical centera complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.
1S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
1S.PALpalacea large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
93 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
152T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
100T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
16T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
7T.SCRPescarpmenta long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
7T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
5T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
2T.MESAmesa(s)a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau
1T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
1T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
1T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
292 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
18V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
18 Total for V
5,781

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