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TerraMap

by Map Marketing · Since 2001
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Quick facts
VendorMap Marketing
Year launched2001
StatusActive
Location1‑51‑1 Hatsudai, Shibuya‑ku, Tokyo 151‑0061, Japan.
Countries served1+
Languages1
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesN/A

About TerraMap

TerraMap is a GIS software platform from Map Marketing that supports area marketing and commercial zone analysis. It provides features like the latest data availability, industry-leading maintenance service, and telework compatibility so users can efficiently analyze market segments. TerraMap is part of a comprehensive suite designed to assist in area marketing decisions with up-to-date demographic insights, including income data and future population forecasts. The TerraMap Web Plus version offers advanced GIS capabilities through an easy-to-use web interface. Key capabilities: area marketing analysis commercial zone analysis latest demographic data telework support industry-leading maintenance Best for: marketing professionals that need data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.

TerraMap stands out as a specialized, mature GIS platform tailored for area marketing, store location planning, and trade-area analysis in Japan. Because it combines detailed nationwide maps with rich demographic and statistical data, it enables businesses to perform location analysis, customer distribution mapping, and market segmentation — all with minimal GIS expertise. The variety of editions (Standard, DX, Web, Web Plus, and now Cloud) allows flexibility: small companies can start with web‑based subscriptions, while larger enterprises or those needing more control can opt for standalone licenses. Notably, the built-in analytics (trade‑area creation, Huff-model sales potential simulations, people-flow / foot traffic analyses) make it more than just a mapping tool — it becomes a decision‑support system for marketing, retail expansion, and strategic planning. The presence of a Web API also suggests potential for integrating TerraMap data into custom dashboards or BI workflows. However, the tool is highly Japan‑centric: all base data (maps, addresses, demographic databases) are Japan-specific, which significantly limits its applicability outside Japan unless you supply your own data and accept limitations.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Provides comprehensive and up-to-date demographic and map data for precise trade-area analysis
  • Supports multiple trade-area creation methods including time-based and transit-based analysis for better market planning
  • Offers predictive population and income data for long-term business and marketing strategies
  • Web-based editions allow multi-user access and telework capabilities for team collaboration
  • Automatic report generation simplifies presentation of analysis results for stakeholders
Cons
  • High-spec editions are expensive, which may not be cost-effective for small businesses
  • Dependent on vendor’s annual data updates, which may delay the use of real-time information
  • Specialized for marketing and trade-area analysis, so general GIS functionality may be insufficient
  • Advanced analytics functions may have a learning curve for users unfamiliar with GIS or statistical analysis

Features

Key features

Nationwide maps with demographic data

Provides detailed maps combined with population, household, and census data for trade-area analysis

Trade-area creation

Allows creation of circular, free-hand, drive-time, walking-time, and transit-time trade areas for accurate location analysis

Time-based trade area analysis

Enables analysis of customer reach based on different travel times by car, train, or walking

Annual income and estimated household data

Supports analysis based on income brackets and estimated households for targeted marketing

Future population data

Includes predictive population statistics to support long-term planning and expansion strategies

Chain store and facility data integration

Displays major chain stores, supermarkets, and financial institutions for competitive and market analysis

Automatic report generation

Generates trade-area and demographic reports quickly for presentations and business decision-making

Additional features

Nationwide base map with town, district, and mesh polygons

Provides maps at 250m, 500m, and 1km resolution for precise spatial analysis

Integrated census and demographic data

Offers population, households, daytime population, and other statistical data for accurate analysis

Trade-area creation with multiple modes

Supports circular, free-hand, drive-time, walking-time, and transit-time areas

Huff model sales potential estimation

Calculates store attraction and sales potential within trade areas

People-flow and foot traffic analysis

Analyzes visitor movement and volume within trade areas

High-precision geocoding

Maps addresses down to house number and lot for exact location analysis

Data sharing and collaboration

Enables multiple users to work on the same project and share analysis results

Annual updates of maps and data

Provides the latest administrative boundaries, census data, and chain store locations

Flexible output formats

Produces maps, exportable reports, and overlays suitable for presentations or business use

Macro function for automation

Automates repetitive analysis tasks to save time and reduce errors

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

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Countries served
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Interface languages
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Billing currencies

Available in

Japan

Interface languages

Japanese

Billing currencies

🇯🇵JPY

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