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Version: 8.5

Bubble Map

Bubble Maps show aggregated values in precise locations with each bubble area being proportional to the value being represented - the higher the value, the bigger the bubble. These are best suited for comparing proportions of values over geographic regions, like for example the sales amount in different locations.

bubble-map

Required Columns​

Bubble maps use one geolocation column to determine the location, and a value column to be measured in those locations.

Before you can create a Map Chart, your data needs to be prepared for the correct use of maps which is done by adding Geolocation to your data. Every Map Chart needs at least one geolocation group to identify the parts of an address that will be used for positioning locations on the map. This can be set in the Design section of Datasets. It's important to define these groups correctly for accurate map locations.

For more information, see Overview of Geolocation.

When to Use It​

Bubble Maps are used to visualize the size of a measure in different locations in the data. For example the number of students in each zip code, or the maximum credit granted in each country. The question that leads to choosing a bubble map for visualization is “How much/many [measure] exist within each [geolocation]?”

Creating a Bubble Map​

To create a Bubble Map, drag and drop a data field from a geolocation group into the Geolocation shelf.

In the case below, we want to compare sales in US cities. We drag and drop city as Geolocation, and Total Sales as Values. Then we go to the Styles section and choose USA as Map Region to set the US as the initial region that is displayed in the map. We set the opacity of the bubble to 70% to see the map and the clustered symbols a bit better. As our next step, we want to highlight the cities where the sales have been low so we head over to the Conditional Formatting section and create a condition called Low Sales with Total Sales as the Column, the Operator as less than, and set the Value to 10,000. All cities with sales under $10,000 are now displayed in a red bubble.

bubble-map

Styling the Bubble Map​

In the Configuration Panel on the right of the Chart Builder, you can style different aspects of your map.

General​

The General section is available for all chart types, and the options vary depending on the chart selected. For more information on the options, see General Chart Settings.

Styles​

The Styles section enables you to control various visual elements of the charts, such as colors, labels, and more. It is available for most chart types, and the options vary depending on the chart selected. For a glossary of all styles, see Styles. Style options specific to this chart are listed below.

  • Color - Change the color of the bubbles shown on the map.
  • Base Map - Sets the map mode and layers. The choices are Streets, Outdoors, Light, Dark, Satellite, and Satellite Streets views.
  • Map Region - Choose one of the predetermined areas as the initial view of the map -- you can always zoom in or out of the chosen area.
  • Symbol Opacity - Set the degree of the symbol opacity from solid to more opaque to see the map behind it better.
  • Map Borders - Show or hide country and region borders on your map.

Format​

You can apply Conditional Formatting to Bubble Map Charts.

Filters​

You can also add Filters to your data by expanding the Filters section in the configuration panel or clicking on the Filters button in the toolbar above the canvas. Filters that are created in the Chart Builder are hidden from End Users. These types of filters can’t be edited or interacted with in the view mode. For more information, see Filters.

For more on Bubble Maps and other Map charts, we recommend watching this video.