[Yandex Cloud documentation](../../index.md) > [Yandex DataLens](../index.md) > Charts > [Visualization reference](index.md) > Map > Point map with clusters

# Point map with clusters ![](../../_assets/datalens/heatmap.svg) in Yandex DataLens

A point map with clusters differs from a [regular point map](point-map-chart.md) in clustering adjacent points. On the map, a cluster looks like a donut chart with the number of points displayed in the center.

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The number in the center only indicates the number of cluster points. You cannot select a different metric, e.g., the total of values across all points.

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The behavior of points varies depending on the map scale:

* When scaling down, points merge into clusters.
* When scaling up, the distance between points increases and the cluster automatically splits into smaller clusters and/or individual points.

If the map has only one point in the selected scale, this point is not going to be clustered. In this case, instead of a donut chart, you will see a point just like in a regular point map.

Clustering on a map improves visualization when there is a large number of points. For example, if you want to show the location of all stores in a city on a map with clustering, points on the map will not overlap.

![point-chart](../../_assets/datalens/visualization-ref/cluster-point-map/cluster-point-map.png =800x)

## Wizard sections {#wizard-sections}

The following restrictions apply:

* The **Point size**, **Tooltips**, and **Signatures** sections only apply to individual points.
* You can only add a dimension to the **Color** section.

Wizard<br/> section| Description
----- | ----
Points with clusters (Geopoints) | Measure of the [Geopoint](../dataset/data-types.md#geopoint) type
Point size | Measure. Sets point size depending on the measure value.
Colors | Dimension. Sets cluster chart segmentation.
Labels | Measure. Displayed as text on a point. When used, point size control is blocked.
Tooltips | Dimension or measure. A tooltip that appears when you hover over a point. For `String` type fields, you can configure using basic [Markdown in Yandex DataLens](../dashboard/markdown.md) syntax: click the icon before the field name and enable **Markdown**.
Layer filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter for the current layer.
Filters | Dimension or measure. Used as a filter for the entire chart.

## Creating a point map with clusters {#create-diagram}


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If you use the new DataLens object model with [workbooks and collections](../workbooks-collections/index.md):


1. Go to the DataLens [home page](https://datalens.ru/?skipPromo=true). In the left-hand panel, select ![collections](../../_assets/console-icons/rectangles-4.svg) **Collections and workbooks**.


1. Open the workbook, click **Create** in the top-right corner, and select the object you need.

Follow the guide from step 4.

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1. Go to the DataLens [home page](https://datalens.ru/?skipPromo=true).
1. In the left-hand panel, select ![chart](../../_assets/console-icons/chart-column.svg) **Charts**.
1. Click **Create chart** → **Chart**.
1. At the top left, click ![image](../../_assets/console-icons/circles-intersection.svg) **Select dataset** and specify the dataset to visualize. If you do not have a dataset, [create one](../dataset/create-dataset.md#create).
1. Select **Map** for the chart type.
1. Select the **Points with clusters (Geopoints)** layer type.
1. Drag a dimension of the [Geopoint](../dataset/data-types.md#geopoint) type from the dataset to the layer type selection section.
1. Set the size of the points displayed on the point map. Drag a measure to the **Point size** section or click ![image](../../_assets/console-icons/gear.svg) in the line with the section name.
1. Color the points on the map. Drag a dimension to the **Color** section.
1. Add tooltips to show the dimension and measure values when hovering over a point.

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You can show a particular area on the map using the **Center** and **Scale** [settings](../concepts/chart/settings.md#common-settings).
          
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You can also:

* Add, rename, and delete a layer.
* Reorder the layers within a layer type.
* Apply a filter to the entire chart or one layer.

## Recommendations {#recomendations}

* Use color palettes corresponding to the goals and objectives of visualization.

#### Useful links {#see-also}

* [Creating a dashboard in Yandex DataLens](../operations/dashboard/create.md)
* [Adding a chart to a dashboard in Yandex DataLens](../operations/dashboard/add-chart.md)
* [Adding a selector to a dashboard in Yandex DataLens](../operations/dashboard/add-selector.md)