Mapping Data Geographically


1. Concept: Mapping Your Data

  • Two map types in Tableau

    1. symbol maps

      - Use symbols to represent a central point of a geographic region

    2. filled maps

      - Boundaries of a geographic region filled with color

  • Geographic Data

    • Data that describes a physical location
    • Basically consists of a latitude coordinate (위도 좌표) and a longitude coordinate (경도 좌표)
    • When combining latitude and longitude together, it’s known as a coordinate point

  • 9 geographic information types that Tableau can recognize

    • US Area Codes
    • US-based CBSA / MSA
    • Cities Worldwide
    • US Congressional Districts
    • Worldwide Countries / Regions
    • US Countries
    • Worldwide States / Provinces
    • Postal Codes
    • Latitude and Longitude

  • Geocoding

    • The process that Tableau automatically assigns coordinates to the places according to Tableau’s recognized geographic information types mentioned above.