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UK Seaside Resort Venues Data
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About
This dataset provides a directory of venues located in Bournemouth, a popular seaside resort in the United Kingdom. It offers a structured, comma-separated list of establishments within the Bournemouth area. The data was gathered utilising Foursquare's venue explore API, making it a valuable resource for various analytical and academic projects, such as those undertaken for a capstone course in applied data science.
Columns
- Venue Name: This column contains the name of each establishment.
- Venue Category: This column specifies the category that each venue belongs to, such as 'Hotel' or 'Coffee Shop'.
- Venue Latitude: This column provides the geographic latitude coordinate for each venue's location in Bournemouth.
- Venue Longitude: This column provides the geographic longitude coordinate for each venue's location in Bournemouth.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a comma-separated values (CSV) format, specifically named
bournemouth_venues.csv. It comprises 4 columns and contains 100 valid records or rows. The file size is 6.49 KB. There are 97 unique venue names and 51 unique venue categories listed.Usage
This dataset is ideal for academic assignments, particularly in data science or geographic information systems (GIS) courses. It can be used for geographical analysis, understanding venue distribution, business intelligence for local services, or developing location-based applications. It is also suitable for exploring patterns in urban venue types within a seaside resort.
Coverage
The dataset covers venues located specifically within the seaside resort of Bournemouth, UK. The geographic coordinates provided range from approximately 50.71 to 50.73 for latitude and -1.90 to -1.86 for longitude, precisely mapping locations within the town. The dataset does not specify a particular time range for when the data was collected, nor does it include demographic information.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Data Science Students and Researchers: For capstone projects, geographical data analysis, and learning about API-based data collection.
- Urban Planners and Local Authorities: To understand the distribution and types of businesses and facilities in Bournemouth.
- Businesses and Entrepreneurs: For market analysis, identifying potential business locations, or competitor analysis within the hospitality and retail sectors.
- Application Developers: For building location-aware services or directories for Bournemouth.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Bournemouth Venues Directory
- UK Seaside Resort Venues Data
- Bournemouth Geographic Venue Data
- Foursquare Bournemouth Locations
Attributes
Original Data Source: UK Seaside Resort Venues Data
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