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CARTO Contributors

Jun 19, 2018

CARTO Contributors

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Jun 19, 2018

CARTO Contributors

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Jun 19, 2018

Census Oddities

Uncover Census Oddities: Learn tips to navigate unexpected quirks in U.S. Census data, from shifting boundaries to population gaps. Avoid pitfalls now.

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A New Approach to Customer Segmentation Using Location Data

CARTO Contributors

Jul 31, 2017

CARTO Contributors

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Jul 31, 2017

CARTO Contributors

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Jul 31, 2017

A New Approach to Customer Segmentation Using Location Data

Discover effective customer segmentation strategies using location data. Learn how to target the right audience for sales & marketing success. Try for free.

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Spreading Location Intelligence all around the world

Jan 2, 2017

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Jan 2, 2017

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Jan 2, 2017

Spreading Location Intelligence all around the world

Thanks to our Partners for a year of growth in location intelligence! Join our network, explore projects, and anticipate more in 2017. Happy Data Mapping!

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Visualizing Branch Optimization for Cajamar

Dec 28, 2016

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Dec 28, 2016

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Dec 28, 2016

Visualizing Branch Optimization for Cajamar

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Understand and Predict Zika in Brazil with Spatial Analysis

Dec 16, 2016

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Dec 16, 2016

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Dec 16, 2016

Understand and Predict Zika in Brazil with Spatial Analysis

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Spotify gets into the Groove with Musical Cities

Dec 7, 2016

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Dec 7, 2016

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Dec 7, 2016

Spotify gets into the Groove with Musical Cities

Take a look how Spotify leverages CARTO to create the Musical Cities map, revealing distinctive music preferences across 1,000 cities worldwide.

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San Diego's StreetsSD Paves Way to a Smart City

Oct 4, 2016

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Oct 4, 2016

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Oct 4, 2016

San Diego's StreetsSD Paves Way to a Smart City

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Hurricane Season 2016: Locating Resiliency in Sandy's Aftermath

Oct 3, 2016

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Oct 3, 2016

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Oct 3, 2016

Hurricane Season 2016: Locating Resiliency in Sandy's Aftermath

CARTO aids NYC's Mayor's Office in tackling climate change, visualizing risks, and preventing disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Explore OneNYC's efforts.

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A Public Utilities Solution: A Real-time Data Analysis System for REE

Aug 31, 2016

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Aug 31, 2016

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Aug 31, 2016

A Public Utilities Solution: A Real-time Data Analysis System for REE

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Properati using CartoDB to Harness Valuable Real Estate Insights

Jan 19, 2016

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Jan 19, 2016

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Jan 19, 2016

Properati using CartoDB to Harness Valuable Real Estate Insights

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Manhattanhenge today and every day of the year!

Jul 12, 2013

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Jul 12, 2013

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Jul 12, 2013

Manhattanhenge today and every day of the year!

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Our first collaboration with The Guardian, a time lapse map of Syrian casualties

Aug 2, 2012

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Aug 2, 2012

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Aug 2, 2012

Our first collaboration with The Guardian, a time lapse map of Syrian casualties

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Academy

Miguel Álvarez

Jun 5, 2025

Miguel Álvarez

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Jun 5, 2025

Miguel Álvarez

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Jun 5, 2025

Foundation Models: Transforming the Future of Spatial Analytics

Explore how geospatial foundation models like Google’s PDFM are revolutionizing spatial analytics, from disaster response to urban planning with CARTO.

Spatial Data Science