Create Random Map with Markers using Folium

This function creates a map based on a given location using the Folium library and optionally adds markers. The map is saved as an HTML file.

Technology Stack : Folium, Python

Code Type : Function

Code Difficulty : Intermediate

                
                    
import folium
import random

def create_random_map(location, zoom_start, markers=None):
    """
    This function creates a random map with markers using the Folium library.
    """
    # Create a map object centered on the specified location with the specified zoom level
    map_obj = folium.Map(location=location, zoom_start=zoom_start)
    
    # If markers are provided, add them to the map
    if markers:
        for marker in markers:
            folium.Marker(marker['location'], 
                           popup=marker['popup'], 
                           icon=folium.Icon(color=marker['color'])).add_to(map_obj)
    
    # Save the map to an HTML file
    map_obj.save('random_map.html')

# Example usage
markers = [
    {'location': [34.0522, -118.2437], 'popup': 'Los Angeles', 'color': 'red'},
    {'location': [40.7128, -74.0060], 'popup': 'New York', 'color': 'blue'}
]

create_random_map([34.0522, -118.2437], 10, markers)