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Sample geopandas data in networkx example


I am trying an example provided by networkx here. This example uses a geopandas dataset in a filename cholera_cases.pkdg.

# read in example data from a geopackage file. Geopackages
# are a format for storing geographic data that is backed
# by sqlite. geopandas reads data relying on the fiona package,
# providing a high-level pandas-style interface to geographic data.
cases = geopandas.read_file("cholera_cases.gpkg")

The example, however, does not mention where and how to obtain this dataset. I combed GeoPandas website up and down and am unable to locate this file. I want to view the format of its content and run this example.

If anyone is aware of where to obtain this kind of geopandas file, please advise.


Solution

  • If you go to their GitHub, you can find it in their repo. Here: https://github.com/networkx/networkx/tree/main/examples/geospatial

    Might be worth cloning the repo to play with the examples.

    As general advice, on webpages for projects like these, I like to always check for links to their GitHub/GitLab/other because you get to see the project behind the scenes, and a local clone can be kept up to date