Data coverage
ToiletNearest combines two kinds of data. Curated datasets ship with the site and are counted exactly below. Live sources are queried on demand as you use the map, so their totals vary by location — we describe them rather than quote a fixed number. See the methodology for how it fits together.
Curated locations shipped with the site
422
Counted directly from the datasets in this build.
| Curated dataset | Source | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Great British Public Toilet Map (Open Government Licence) | 0 |
| New Zealand | Council open data (Wellington City Council & others) | 177 |
| Worldwide landmarks | Hand-curated seed across 35+ countries | 245 |
Live sources
On top of the curated datasets above, the map pulls live data while you browse. Coverage depends on what volunteers and authorities have published for each area.
OpenStreetMap
Queried live via the Overpass API as you pan the map — millions of amenity=toilets nodes worldwide. Counts vary by area, so we don't quote a fixed total.
Australia — National Public Toilet Map
Official government dataset, fetched live by area.
New York City — NYC Parks
Official open dataset, fetched live by area.
Brussels — urban.brussels
Official open dataset, fetched live by area.