Question 1

Why choose AfriHex over What3Words or Plus Codes?

Accepted Answer

AfriHex is built on Uber's open-source H3 grid (Apache 2.0) — no patents, no license fees, no vendor lock-in. Unlike What3Words, hex codes are hierarchical so you can zoom from a region down to a single building. Unlike Plus Codes, the format is short and speakable, and the system is designed in Ghana for African addressing realities.

Question 2

How do hex codes work?

Accepted Answer

Every coordinate in Ghana sits inside a hexagonal cell. Each cell has a unique, memorable code (for example, AF-GH-7-0GXTQD5RF). Share that code the way you would share a postcode — apps, couriers, and KYC flows can look it up and draw the exact cell boundary on a map.

Question 3

What is H3 technology?

Accepted Answer

H3 is an open-source hexagonal hierarchical geospatial indexing system originally developed by Uber. It divides the world into nested hexagonal cells at 16 different resolutions, from country-sized cells down to cells smaller than a building. AfriHex uses H3 as its precision engine and wraps it in a human-readable code format for African markets.

Question 4

Is AfriHex free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All consumer tools — Hex Map, Find GPS Code, Address Card — are free and require no signup. The developer API has a free tier for low-volume integrations; paid plans kick in only for production workloads. No license fees on the underlying H3 grid itself (Apache 2.0).

Question 5

How do I get my GPS code?

Accepted Answer

Visit the Find GPS Code tool, allow location access, and you'll see your hex code immediately. You can also type in a place name or paste GPS coordinates. No account, no install — it works in any browser on any phone.

Question 6

Does AfriHex replace GhanaPostGPS?

Accepted Answer

No — AfriHex complements GhanaPostGPS. You can look up a GhanaPostGPS code, convert it to a hex code, and use either depending on the context. Many teams use GhanaPostGPS for government-facing workflows and AfriHex hex codes for delivery routing, KYC, and analytics.

Question 7

Can I use AfriHex outside Ghana?

Accepted Answer

Ghana has 100% coverage today. The underlying H3 grid already covers the entire globe, and the AfriHex code format is designed to extend across all 54 African countries without re-integration. Pan-African rollout is on the public roadmap.

Question 8

How precise are hex codes?

Accepted Answer

You choose the precision. Low-resolution cells cover a whole neighborhood — useful for route planning or regional analytics. High-resolution cells cover a single shopfront or courtyard — useful for last-mile pickup. H3 supports 16 resolution levels, so you match the cell size to the job.

Question 9

Do I need to install an app or sign up?

Accepted Answer

No install, no signup. Every consumer tool runs in a standard browser on any phone or desktop. Developers who want higher API rate limits can create a free account to get an API key.

Question 10

Can I integrate AfriHex into my business app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The REST API returns hex codes for any coordinate, resolves codes back to boundaries, and supports bulk validation. Typical integrations: Shopify address picker, WhatsApp delivery flows, courier driver apps, banking KYC forms, and e-commerce checkout. See the API Docs for endpoints and client SDKs.

Question 11

How do couriers use hex codes for delivery?

Accepted Answer

Merchants capture the customer's hex code at checkout instead of a free-text address. The driver app opens the code, shows the hex cell on the map, and routes to its centroid. Teams that switch from verbal landmarks to hex-code routing typically see meaningful drops in failed-delivery rates and driver call-backs.

Question 12

Is my location data kept private?

Accepted Answer

Hex codes are generated locally in your browser — coordinates never leave the device unless you explicitly share or submit them. For API integrations, AfriHex does not retain lookup payloads beyond what's needed for rate-limiting and abuse prevention. See the Privacy Policy for the full data-handling statement.

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