Hexbin Map

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A hexbin map is a specific type of map where each region is represented as a hexagon. This section explains how to build a hexbin map with python and libraries like geopandas and geoplot.

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Hexbin map from geospatial object

Seaborn is another great alternative to build an area chart with python. The below examples show how to start basic, apply usual customization, and use the small multiple technique for when you have several groups to compare.

Most basic hexbin map from geoJson with python.

Most basic hexbin map from geoJson with python.

Compute polygon centroid to add labels.

Compute polygon centroid to add labels.

This is what you get with a bit of matplotlib tweaking:

Clean hexbin map with python, geopandas and matplotlib

Clean hexbin map with python, geopandas and matplotlib

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