Data Science
Mapping with GeoPandas and Folium
SQL Mastery Team
June 9, 2026
6 min read
It's **Day 139**, and we're going global.
Introducing Folium
Folium lets شما create interactive maps that people can scroll and zoom like Google Maps.
import folium
# Center map on London
m = folium.Map(location=[51.505, -0.09], zoom_start=13)
# Add a marker
folium.Marker([51.5, -0.09], popup='Headquarters').add_to(m)
m.show()
Choropleth Maps
This is the standard way to show "Dark to Light" based on values in a country or zip code.
Why this is impressive
Geo-spatial data is the core of modern logistics (Uber, DoorDash). Being able to visualize where your users *are* is a high-value skill in any business.
Your Task for Today
Find the Latitude and Longitude of your current city and plot a marker there using `folium`.
*Day 140: Phase 3 Project—The Executive Data Deck.*