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RRNCO Dataset

These is the dataset accompanying our work "Neural Combinatorial Optimization for Real-World Routing"

Main code on Github: https://github.com/ai4co/real-routing-nco

Overview

This dataset contains information about 100 carefully selected cities worldwide, chosen to represent diverse urban environments across multiple dimensions including geography, population, infrastructure, and cultural significance.

Dataset Statistics

  • Total number of cities: 100
  • Geographic coverage: 6 continents
  • Population range: <100K to >10M
  • Time period: Contemporary

Selection Criteria

1. Geographic Distribution

Distribution of cities across continents:

  • Asia: 25 cities
  • Europe: 20 cities
  • Africa: 15 cities
  • North America: 15 cities
  • South America: 15 cities
  • Oceania: 10 cities

2. Population Size Categories

Cities are distributed across three population categories:

  • Large cities (>1M): 50 cities
  • Medium cities (100K-1M): 30 cities
  • Small cities (<100K): 20 cities

3. Urban Layout Types

Cities represent various urban planning approaches:

  • Grid-based layouts (e.g., Manhattan)
  • Radial patterns (e.g., Paris)
  • Organic development (e.g., Fez)
  • Mixed configurations (e.g., Tokyo)

4. Economic & Cultural Significance

Selected based on:

  • Major financial centers
  • Historic cities
  • Capital cities
  • Regional economic hubs

5. Climate Zones

Representative cities from each climate type:

  • Tropical regions
  • Arid areas
  • Temperate zones
  • Continental regions
  • Polar locations

6. Infrastructure Development

Cities at different development stages:

  • High-tech urban centers
  • Developing metropolitan areas
  • Rapidly urbanizing regions

7. Transportation Systems

Various transportation infrastructures:

  • Metro-based systems
  • Bus/tram networks
  • Car-centric designs

8. Geographic Features

Cities with distinct geographical characteristics:

  • Coastal locations
  • River cities
  • Mountain cities
  • Desert environments

9. Historical Architecture

Diverse architectural heritage:

  • Medieval urban cores
  • Colonial-era cities
  • Modern urban centers

10. Practical Considerations

Selection factors include:

  • Data availability and quality
  • Balance of famous and lesser-known cities
  • Research value and applicability

Detailed information about 100 Cities

Africa (14 cities)

  1. Lagos, Nigeria

    • Population: Large (15.4M)
    • Layout: Organic
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  2. Nairobi, Kenya

    • Population: Large (4.4M)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: Highland
    • Climate: Tropical highland
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  3. Casablanca, Morocco

    • Population: Large (3.4M)
    • Layout: Mixed colonial
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Medium
    • Transport: Tram system
  4. Cape Town, South Africa

    • Population: Large (4.6M)
    • Layout: Mixed colonial
    • Features: Coastal, Mountain
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Multi-modal
  5. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    • Population: Large (3.7M)
    • Layout: Organic
    • Features: Highland
    • Climate: Highland
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Light rail
  6. Dakar, Senegal

    • Population: Medium (3.1M)
    • Layout: Peninsula grid
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Semi-arid
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  7. Kinshasa, DR Congo

    • Population: Large (14.3M)
    • Layout: Organic
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Informal
  8. Luanda, Angola

    • Population: Large (8.3M)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  9. Kigali, Rwanda

    • Population: Medium (1.2M)
    • Layout: Hilly organic
    • Features: Highland
    • Climate: Tropical highland
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  10. Marrakech, Morocco

    • Population: Medium (928K)
    • Layout: Medieval medina
    • Features: Desert proximity
    • Climate: Semi-arid
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Traditional
  11. Windhoek, Namibia

    • Population: Small (431K)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Highland
    • Climate: Semi-arid
    • Infrastructure: Medium
    • Transport: Car-centric
  12. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    • Population: Large (6.7M)
    • Layout: Coastal grid
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Bus rapid transit
  13. Fez, Morocco

    • Population: Medium (1.2M)
    • Layout: Medieval organic
    • Features: Historical
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Traditional
    • Transport: Pedestrian
  14. Alexandria, Egypt

    • Population: Large (5.2M)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: Coastal, Historical
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Tram system

Asia (25 cities)

  1. Daejeon, South Korea
  • Population: Large (1.5M)
  • Layout: Grid
  • Features: Valley city
  • Climate: Continental
  • Infrastructure: Advanced
  • Transport: Metro + bus
  1. Tokyo, Japan

    • Population: Large (37.4M)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: Bay city
    • Climate: Temperate
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  2. Shanghai, China

    • Population: Large (27.8M)
    • Layout: Mixed modern
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Subtropical
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  3. Seoul, South Korea

    • Population: Large (25.6M)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  4. Singapore

    • Population: Large (5.7M)
    • Layout: Planned
    • Features: Island city-state
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  5. Hong Kong, China SAR

    • Population: Large (7.5M)
    • Layout: Dense vertical
    • Features: Harbor city
    • Climate: Subtropical
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  6. Mumbai, India

    • Population: Large (20.4M)
    • Layout: Linear coastal
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Suburban rail
  7. Bangkok, Thailand

    • Population: Large (10.7M)
    • Layout: River-centric
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Metro + boats
  8. Dubai, UAE

    • Population: Large (3.4M)
    • Layout: Linear modern
    • Features: Coastal, Desert
    • Climate: Arid
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Metro
  9. Kyoto, Japan

    • Population: Large (1.5M)
    • Layout: Grid historical
    • Features: Valley city
    • Climate: Temperate
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Multi-modal
  10. Beijing, China

    • Population: Large (20.9M)
    • Layout: Ring roads
    • Features: Plain city
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  11. Hanoi, Vietnam

    • Population: Large (8.1M)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Motorbike-centric
  12. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

    • Population: Large (1.6M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Valley city
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  13. Bukhara, Uzbekistan

    • Population: Small (247K)
    • Layout: Medieval
    • Features: Historical
    • Climate: Arid
    • Infrastructure: Traditional
    • Transport: Pedestrian
  14. Taipei, Taiwan

    • Population: Large (2.6M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Basin city
    • Climate: Subtropical
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  15. Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    • Population: Medium (422K)
    • Layout: Traditional
    • Features: Cultural center
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Mixed
  16. Mandalay, Myanmar

    • Population: Large (1.2M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Motorbike-centric
  17. Thimphu, Bhutan

    • Population: Small (115K)
    • Layout: Valley organic
    • Features: Mountain city
    • Climate: Highland
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  18. Vientiane, Laos

    • Population: Medium (820K)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Informal
  19. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    • Population: Large (7.7M)
    • Layout: Mixed modern
    • Features: Valley city
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  20. Almaty, Kazakhstan

    • Population: Large (1.9M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Mountain city
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Metro
  21. Colombo, Sri Lanka

    • Population: Large (5.6M)
    • Layout: Colonial grid
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Mixed
  22. Dhaka, Bangladesh

    • Population: Large (21.7M)
    • Layout: Organic
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Rickshaw + bus
  23. Baku, Azerbaijan

    • Population: Large (2.3M)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Semi-arid
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Metro
  24. Chengdu, China

    • Population: Large (16.3M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Basin city
    • Climate: Subtropical
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  25. Osaka, Japan

    • Population: Large (19.1M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Bay city
    • Climate: Temperate
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro

Europe (21 cities)

  1. London, UK

    • Population: Large (9.4M)
    • Layout: Organic radial
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Temperate
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  2. Paris, France

    • Population: Large (11.1M)
    • Layout: Radial
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Temperate
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  3. Rome, Italy

    • Population: Large (4.3M)
    • Layout: Historical organic
    • Features: Seven hills
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Metro + bus
  4. Amsterdam, Netherlands

    • Population: Large (1.1M)
    • Layout: Canal rings
    • Features: Below sea level
    • Climate: Temperate maritime
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Bicycle + tram
  5. Prague, Czech Republic

    • Population: Large (1.3M)
    • Layout: Medieval radial
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Multi-modal
  6. Stockholm, Sweden

    • Population: Large (1.6M)
    • Layout: Archipelago
    • Features: Island city
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Metro + ferry
  7. Salzburg, Austria

  • Population: Small (155K)
  • Layout: Medieval core + modern areas
  • Features: River city
  • Climate: Continental
  • Infrastructure: Advanced
  • Transport: Multi-modal`
  1. Istanbul, Turkey

    • Population: Large (15.6M)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: Strait city
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Multi-modal
  2. Barcelona, Spain

    • Population: Large (5.6M)
    • Layout: Grid + medieval
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Metro + walking
  3. Moscow, Russia

    • Population: Large (12.5M)
    • Layout: Ring roads
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  4. Reykjavik, Iceland

    • Population: Small (122K)
    • Layout: Modern grid
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Subarctic
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Car-centric
  5. Athens, Greece

    • Population: Large (3.2M)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: Historical
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Metro
  6. Vienna, Austria

    • Population: Large (1.9M)
    • Layout: Ring road
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Multi-modal
  7. Dublin, Ireland

    • Population: Large (1.2M)
    • Layout: Georgian grid
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Maritime
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Multi-modal
  8. Copenhagen, Denmark

    • Population: Large (1.3M)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Maritime
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Bicycle + metro
  9. Porto, Portugal

    • Population: Medium (237K)
    • Layout: Medieval organic
    • Features: River mouth
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Metro + historic tram
  10. Bergen, Norway

    • Population: Small (283K)
    • Layout: Fjord setting
    • Features: Coastal mountain
    • Climate: Maritime
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Light rail + bus
  11. Dubrovnik, Croatia

    • Population: Small (42K)
    • Layout: Medieval walled
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Traditional
    • Transport: Pedestrian
  12. Edinburgh, UK

    • Population: Medium (524K)
    • Layout: Medieval + Georgian
    • Features: Hills
    • Climate: Maritime
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Multi-modal
  13. Helsinki, Finland

    • Population: Large (1.3M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Peninsula
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Multi-modal

North America (15 cities)

  1. New York City, USA

    • Population: Large (18.8M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Complex metro
  2. Mexico City, Mexico

    • Population: Large (21.8M)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: Valley city
    • Climate: Highland tropical
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Metro
  3. Toronto, Canada

    • Population: Large (6.2M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Lake city
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Multi-modal
  4. San Francisco, USA

    • Population: Large (3.3M)
    • Layout: Grid on hills
    • Features: Peninsula
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Multi-modal
  5. Vancouver, Canada

    • Population: Large (2.5M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Peninsula
    • Climate: Maritime
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Multi-modal
  6. Chicago, USA

    • Population: Large (8.9M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Lake city
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Metro + elevated
  7. Montreal, Canada

    • Population: Large (4.2M)
    • Layout: Mixed
    • Features: Island city
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Metro
  8. Los Angeles, USA

    • Population: Large (13.2M)
    • Layout: Sprawl grid
    • Features: Coastal basin
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Car-centric
  9. Havana, Cuba

    • Population: Large (2.1M)
    • Layout: Spanish colonial
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Traditional
    • Transport: Mixed
  10. Quebec City, Canada

    • Population: Medium (531K)
    • Layout: Historic walled
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Continental
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  11. New Orleans, USA

    • Population: Medium (391K)
    • Layout: French colonial
    • Features: River delta
    • Climate: Subtropical
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Streetcar + bus
  12. Guatemala City, Guatemala

    • Population: Large (2.9M)
    • Layout: Grid valley
    • Features: Valley city
    • Climate: Tropical highland
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Bus rapid transit
  13. Panama City, Panama

    • Population: Large (1.5M)
    • Layout: Coastal modern
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Metro
  14. Denver, USA

    • Population: Large (2.9M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Mountain proximity
    • Climate: Semi-arid
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Light rail
  15. San Juan, Puerto Rico

    • Population: Medium (395K)
    • Layout: Colonial + modern
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Car + bus

South America (15 cities)

  1. São Paulo, Brazil

    • Population: Large (22.4M)
    • Layout: Sprawling
    • Features: Highland
    • Climate: Subtropical
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Metro + bus
  2. Buenos Aires, Argentina

    • Population: Large (15.1M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Subtropical
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Metro
  3. Lima, Peru

    • Population: Large (10.7M)
    • Layout: Grid + organic
    • Features: Coastal desert
    • Climate: Desert
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Bus rapid transit
  4. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    • Population: Large (13.5M)
    • Layout: Coastal organic
    • Features: Mountain + coast
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Metro + bus
  5. Santiago, Chile

    • Population: Large (6.8M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Valley city
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Metro
  6. Cusco, Peru

    • Population: Medium (428K)
    • Layout: Inca + colonial
    • Features: Mountain city
    • Climate: Highland
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  7. Cartagena, Colombia

    • Population: Medium (914K)
    • Layout: Colonial walled
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Bus + walking
  8. Quito, Ecuador

    • Population: Large (2.0M)
    • Layout: Linear valley
    • Features: Highland
    • Climate: Highland
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Bus rapid transit
  9. Montevideo, Uruguay

    • Population: Large (1.4M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Subtropical
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  10. La Paz, Bolivia

    • Population: Large (1.9M)
    • Layout: Valley organic
    • Features: Mountain city
    • Climate: Highland
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Cable car + bus
  11. Asunción, Paraguay

    • Population: Large (2.3M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Subtropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  12. Salvador, Brazil

    • Population: Large (2.9M)
    • Layout: Colonial + modern
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Metro + bus
  13. Medellín, Colombia

    • Population: Large (2.5M)
    • Layout: Valley linear
    • Features: Mountain valley
    • Climate: Tropical highland
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Metro + cable car
  14. Valparaíso, Chile

    • Population: Medium (285K)
    • Layout: Hills organic
    • Features: Coastal hills
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Funicular + bus
  15. Curitiba, Brazil

    • Population: Large (1.9M)
    • Layout: Planned radial
    • Features: Highland
    • Climate: Subtropical
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Bus rapid transit

Oceania (10 cities)

  1. Sydney, Australia

    • Population: Large (5.3M)
    • Layout: Harbor organic
    • Features: Harbor city
    • Climate: Subtropical
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Multi-modal
  2. Melbourne, Australia

    • Population: Large (5.1M)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Temperate
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Tram + train
  3. Auckland, New Zealand

    • Population: Large (1.7M)
    • Layout: Harbor sprawl
    • Features: Isthmus city
    • Climate: Maritime
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Car + bus
  4. Wellington, New Zealand

    • Population: Medium (212K)
    • Layout: Harbor basin
    • Features: Coastal hills
    • Climate: Maritime
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Bus + train
  5. Brisbane, Australia

    • Population: Large (2.5M)
    • Layout: River grid
    • Features: River city
    • Climate: Subtropical
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Bus + train
  6. Perth, Australia

    • Population: Large (2.1M)
    • Layout: Coastal sprawl
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Mediterranean
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Train + bus
  7. Hobart, Australia

    • Population: Small (248K)
    • Layout: Mountain harbor
    • Features: Harbor city
    • Climate: Temperate
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  8. Christchurch, New Zealand

    • Population: Medium (404K)
    • Layout: Grid
    • Features: Coastal plain
    • Climate: Maritime
    • Infrastructure: Advanced
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  9. Nouméa, New Caledonia

    • Population: Small (94K)
    • Layout: Peninsula
    • Features: Coastal
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Mixed
    • Transport: Bus-centric
  10. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

    • Population: Medium (364K)
    • Layout: Harbor sprawl
    • Features: Coastal hills
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Infrastructure: Developing
    • Transport: Bus + informal

Dataset Summary

Total Cities: 100

Population Distribution:

  • Large cities (>1M): 50
  • Medium cities (100K-1M): 30
  • Small cities (<100K): 20

Geographic Distribution:

  • Africa: 15
  • Asia: 25
  • Europe: 20
  • North America: 15
  • South America: 15
  • Oceania: 10

Climate Zones:

  • Tropical/Subtropical: 35
  • Temperate/Mediterranean: 30
  • Continental: 20
  • Arid/Semi-arid: 10
  • Maritime/Subarctic: 5

Infrastructure Levels:

  • Advanced: 45
  • Mixed: 25
  • Developing: 25
  • Traditional: 5

Primary Transport Types:

  • Complex metro systems: 15
  • Multi-modal: 30
  • Bus-centric: 25
  • Car-centric: 10
  • Traditional/Informal: 20
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