In the digital age, accessing accurate geospatial data is essential for urban planning, real estate development, and environmental management. For the country of Georgia, the central hub for this information is maps.gov.ge, the official web portal of the National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR).

This platform serves as the backbone of Georgia’s digital cartography, offering users access to the Unified Register of Geographical Names and comprehensive cadastral data.

The portal offers specific layers (sometimes under "Additional Layers") for:

You do not need to be a GIS analyst to use this portal. Here is a simple workflow:

| Layer | Purpose | |-------|---------| | Cadastre (Parcels) | View land parcel boundaries, ID numbers, area, owner type (public/private). | | Buildings | 2D outlines; click for address, storeys, construction year (if available). | | Aerial Photos | High-res orthophotos (2020–2024). Good for verifying structures vs. cadastre. | | Historical Maps | Soviet-era 1:10,000 topographic sheets. Helpful for boundary disputes. | | Zoning / Master Plan | Land use categories, building restrictions (in Tbilisi and major cities). | | Addresses | Street names, building numbers. |

Unlike Google Maps, which updates sporadically, maps.gov.ge often provides historical layers. You can toggle between years (e.g., 2013, 2017, 2021, 2025) to see how a specific location has changed. This is vital for: