Location ofYellowstone in the north-western United States of America
Thelocation map template generates a location map as a composite image, consisting of a map and a location mark. Optionally, a label and caption can be added.
Usage
Map image files are not accessed directly, but by using an auxiliary map definition. For example, if the first unnamed parameter supplied to this template isJapan, then this template uses the entry for Japan inModule:Location map/data/Japan if it exists, which contains the data needed to generate the composite image.
Please note
Assigningany value to the parameter|caption= causes the map to be displayed as a thumbnail image. If this parameter is not declared, the template will generate a default caption.
The coordinates are not checked. If the coordinates specified fall outside the area covered by the map image, the location mark will not display inside the image; however, it may be displayed somewhere else on the page.
Do not usepx when setting the map image size. Using|width=200px will usually cause a very large map to be displayed. Use|width=200.
Required – use the name of the map as the first unnamed parameter; for example, specifyingEngland will use the values for England inModule:Location map/data/England. See theexamples below. Multiple maps can be shown by providing a list of map names separated by#. For multiple maps, the first is shown by default. A reader can select the others with radio buttons.
width
Determines the width of the map inpixels, overriding any default values; do not includepx. For example, use|width=300, not|width=300px.
default_width
Determines the default width of the map in pixels, intended for use by templates, e.g. place infoboxes; the default value is 240. Do not includepx. This value will be multiplied by thedefaultscale parameter specified in individual map templates, if it exists, in order to achieve an appropriate size for vertical maps. For example, if|default_width=200 is given, a map of Thailand will be displayed with a width of 200×0.57=114 pixels (as specified inModule:Location map/data/Thailand).
max_width
The maximum size of the map in pixels. Intended for use by templates, e.g. place infoboxes. Do not includepx.
float
Specifies the position of the map on the page; valid values areleft,right,center andnone. The default isright.
border
Specifies the colour of the 1px map border; the default islightgrey (seeweb colors). If set tonone, no border will be generated. This parameter is seldom used. Special value:infobox.
caption
The text of a caption to be displayed below the map; specifying a caption will cause the map to be displayed with a frame. If|caption= is defined but not assigned a value, the map will not be framed and no caption will be displayed. If|caption= is not defined, the map will not be framed and a default caption will be generated. The default caption is created from the|label= parameter (or the current page name if|label= not defined) and the|name= parameter from the map definition template. Multiple captions can be shown when separated by## (that's two).
Any non-blank value (1,yes, etc.) will cause the template to display the map specified in the map definition template asimage1, which is usually arelief map; see the example atLocation map+/relief. Other numerical values such as2 or3 will displayimage2 orimage3, if those images are defined.
AlternativeMap
Allows the use of an alternative map; the image must have the same edge coordinates as the location map template. See the example atLocation map+/AlternativeMap.
overlay_image
Allows an overlay to be superimposed on the map; this parameter is seldom used. See the example atLocation map+/overlay.
The text of the label to display next to the identifying mark; awikilink can be used. You can enclose the label inside of{{nowrap}} if you want to make sure that it stays on a single line. The default (if not specified) is no label, just the marker.
label_size
The font size to use for the label, given as a percentage of the normal font size (<100=smaller, >100=larger); the default size is 90. Do not include%. For example, use|label_size=80, not|label_size=80%. If set to0, the label is only displayed when the user hovers over the mark.
label_width
The width to use for the label, given as anem size; the default width is 6. Do not includeem. For example, use|label_width=7, not|label_width=7em.
position
The position of the label relative to the identifying mark; valid values areleft,right,top,bottom andnone. This defaults to eitherleft orright, depending on the coordinates of the marker and its position relative to the right border of the map image. When|position=none, any defined label will not be displayed with the mark, but it will be used to create the default caption.
background
The background colour to use for the label; seeWeb colors. The default is no background colour, which shows the map image behind the label.
The size of the identifying mark in pixels; the default is 8. Do not includepx. For example, use|marksize=10, not|marksize=10px.
link
Specifies awikilink which can be followed if the reader clicks on the identifying mark; do not include[[]] (double square brackets). For example, use|link=Yellowstone National Park, not|link=[[Yellowstone National Park]].
coordinates
The coordinates in{{Coord}} format. Whilstnot recommended, coordinates can also be entered in decimal degrees (e.g.48.067°N 12.863°E); you shouldn't need to do this, though.
lat_deg
The degrees oflatitude; this value can be specified usingdecimal degrees, and when this format is used, minutes and seconds should not be specified.
lat_min
The minutes of latitude.
lat_sec
The seconds of latitude; not usually necessary.
lat_dir
N for north (default value), orS for south of theEquator; other values will be disregarded. Not required if using signed decimal degrees, i.e. negative numbers for southern latitude.
lon_deg
The degrees oflongitude; this value can be specified usingdecimal degrees, and when this format is used, minutes and seconds should not be specified.
lon_min
The minutes of longitude.
lon_sec
The seconds of longitude; not usually necessary.
lon_dir
E for east (default value), orW for west of thePrime Meridian; other values will be disregarded. Not required if using signed decimal degrees, i.e. negative numbers for western longitude.
^If no coordinates are specified, the template will try to get them from the page'sWikidata item.
Available maps
Location map templates as of 5 Nov 2014. To find the best location map template covering a given place, open the SVG file in a web browser and use arrow keys and zoom function. Hovering over a region shows its name and highlights it. Clicking it loads its page.
There are over 1,000 maps available. To find other maps:
Default width and float, no label, default caption (decimal coordinates)
Note: when a label is not specified, the default caption is "Page name (Map name)", so if this example was viewed on a page namedPag, the default caption would be "Pag (Croatia)". Likewise, on a page namedPag (town), the default caption would be "Pag (town) (Croatia)".
Location map (Croatia)
{{Location map|Croatia|alt= Pag is on an island.|lat_deg= 44.44|lon_deg= 15.05}}
Map with the default caption (degrees/minutes)
Note: when a label is specified, the default caption is "Label text (Map name)", seen as "Pag (Croatia)" in this example.
Pag
Pag (Croatia)
{{Location map|Croatia|width= 200|float= right|alt= Pag is on an island.|label= Pag|position= right|mark= Green pog.svg<!--green dot-->|lat_deg= 44|lat_min= 26<!-- default: lat_dir = N -->|lon_deg= 15|lon_min= 3<!-- default: lon_dir = E -->}}
When|position=none, the label text is not displayed next to the mark, but is still used in the default caption and default alt text.
Pag (Croatia)
{{Location map|Croatia|width= 200|float= right|label= Pag|position= none|mark= Green pog.svg<!--green dot-->|lat_deg= 44|lat_min= 26<!-- default: lat_dir = N -->|lon_deg= 15|lon_min= 3<!-- default: lon_dir = E -->}}
Mark outside of map border, no caption
Rimini
{{Location map|Croatia|width= 200|float= right|caption=|alt= Rimini in Italy (outside the map)|lat_deg= 44.05|lon_deg= 12.57<!--outside maps left border at 13.1-->|outside= 1<!--we're aware the point is outside the map, so suppress the warning category-->|label= Rimini|position= right}}
{{Location map|Italy|width= 200|float= right|caption= Location of Rimini in Italy|alt= Map of Italy with mark showing location of Rimini|label= Rimini|label_size= 130<!--130% of normal size-->|position= bottom|background= #ffaa00aa<!--with opacity-->|mark= Orange_pog.svg|marksize= 12<!--size in pixels-->|lat_deg= 44.05|lon_deg= 12.57}}
{{Location map|Italy|AlternativeMap= Italy relief location map.jpg|width= 200|float= right|caption= Location of Rome in Italy|alt= Map of Italy with mark showing location of Rome|label= Rome|lat_deg= 41.9|lon_deg= 12.5}}
Relief parameter
When|relief= has no value, the module definedimage is shown. Numerical values1 to99 will showimage1 toimage99. Any other value will showimage1.
The following example also demonstrates automatic positioning of label to the left due to the far right position of the mark.
Location of Beyla on a simulatedland cover map of Africa
{{Location map|Africa|relief= 2|caption= Location of Beyla on a simulated[[land cover]] map of Africa|label= Bandar Beyla|label_width= 9|lat= 9.5|long= 50.8}}
{{Location map|UK Scotland#UK|relief= 1|width= 180|float= right|caption= Lockerbie in Scotland, UK|alt= Lockerbie is in southern Scotland.|label= Lockerbie|mark= Blue_pog.svg|marksize= 9|lat_deg= 55|lat_min= 07|lat_sec= 16|lat_dir= N|lon_deg= 03|lon_min= 21|lon_sec= 19|lon_dir= W}}
Multiple selectable maps in floating box
Template such asTemplate:Infobox settlement display the selectable radio buttons underneath the location map. The following code utilizesTemplate:Stack to achieve a similar result.
Suwałki
TheSuwałki Gap is named after the city ofSuwałki (marked by the blue dot).
Show map of Poland
Suwałki
Suwałki (Podlaskie Voivodeship)
Show map of Podlaskie Voivodeship
Suwałki
Suwałki (Europe)
Show map of Europe
Suwałki
Suwałki (Baltic Sea)
Show map of Baltic Sea
Suwałki
Suwałki (NATO)
Show map of NATO
{{stack begin}}<divstyle="background:white; border:1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); padding:2px; align:center; text-align:left; width:260; position:relative;">{{Location map|Poland#Podlaskie Voivodeship#Europe#Baltic Sea#NATO|relief= Yes|width= 260|default_width=|float=|caption= The[[Suwałki Gap]] is named after the city of[[Suwałki]] (marked by the blue dot).|alt= The city of Suwałki|label= Suwałki|link= Suwałki|position=|mark= Blue_pog.svg|marksize= 6|coordinates={{coord|54|05|56|N|22|55|43|E|region:PL_type:city|display=inline,title}}|border= infobox|background=}}</div>{{stack end}}
The name of the map to be used; multiple maps can be provided as a list separated by "#".
String
required
Map width
width
Determines the width of the map in pixels, overriding any default values; do not include "px". For example, use "width=300", not "width=300px".
Number
optional
Default width
default_width
Determines the default width of the map in pixels, intended for use by templates, e.g. place infoboxes; the default value is 240. Do not include "px". This value will be multiplied by the 'defaultscale' parameter specified in individual map templates, if it exists, in order to achieve an appropriate size for vertical maps.
Number
optional
Position
float
Specifies the position of the map on the page; valid values are "left", "right", "center" and "none". The default is "right".
Suggested values
leftrightcenternone
Default
right
String
optional
Frame style
border
Specifies the colour of the map frame when the parameter caption is used. If set to "none", no border will be generated.
Suggested values
noneinfoboxLightGray
String
optional
Map caption
caption
The text of a caption to be displayed below the map; if caption is defined but is not assigned a value, the map will not be framed and no caption will be displayed. If caption is not defined, the map will not be framed and a default caption will be generated.
String
optional
Alt text
alt
Alt text for map; used by screen readers.
String
optional
Alternative map from template
relief
Any non-blank value ("1", "yes", etc.) will cause the template to display the map specified in the map definition template as "image1", which is usually a relief map. If more than one relief map is defined, "2" will display "image2", and so on.
String
optional
Alternative map not from template
AlternativeMap
Allows the use of an alternative map; the image must have the same edge coordinates as the location map template.
String
optional
Overlay image
overlay_image
Allows an overlay to be superimposed on the map; this parameter is seldom used.
String
optional
Marker label
label
The text of the label to display next to the identifying mark; a wikilink can be used.
String
optional
Label size
label_size
The font size to use for the label, given as a percentage of the normal font size; do not include "%".
Number
optional
Label width
label_width
The width to use for the label, given as an em size; do not include "em".
Number
optional
Label position
position
The position of the label relative to the identifying mark; valid values are "left", "right", "top", "bottom" and "none". This defaults to either "left" or "right", depending on the coordinates of the marker and its position relative to the right border of the map image. When "position=none", any defined label will not be displayed with the mark, but it will be used to create the default caption.
String
optional
Label background
background
The background colour to use for the label.
String
optional
Marker image
mark
The name of an image file to display as the identifying mark.
String
optional
Marker size
marksize
The size of the identifying mark in pixels; do not include "px".
Number
optional
Marker link
link
Specifies a wikilink which can be followed if the reader clicks on the identifying mark.
String
optional
Coordinates
coordinates
Coordinates, usually in {{Coord}} format; however, they can also be typed out in decimal degrees (with no spaces between "°" and "N"/"S"/"E"/"W").
Example
{{Coord|48.067|12.863}}
String
optional
Latitude degrees
lat_deg
The degrees of latitude; this value can be specified using decimal degrees, and when this format is used, minutes and seconds should not be specified.
Number
required
Latitude minutes
lat_min
The minutes of latitude.
Number
optional
Latitude seconds
lat_sec
The seconds of latitude.
Number
optional
Latitude direction
lat_dir
"N" for north or "S" for south of the Equator; not required if using signed decimal degrees.
String
optional
Longitude degrees
lon_deg
The degrees of longitude; this value can be specified using decimal degrees, and when this format is used, minutes and seconds should not be specified.
Number
required
Longitude minutes
lon_min
The minutes of longitude.
Number
optional
Longitude seconds
lon_sec
The seconds of longitude.
Number
optional
Longitude direction
lon_dir
"E" for east or "W" for west of the Prime Meridian; not required if using signed decimal degrees.
