Want to **track GPS location and visualize it on a map** using Python? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to **fetch live GPS coordinates**, process them in Python, and **plot them using Folium** for interactive map visualization.

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By the end of this video, you’ll be able to:
Get **GPS location data** (latitude & longitude)
Use **Folium** to create an interactive map
Plot real-time **GPS coordinates** on a live map
Track movement over time with **multiple markers & polylines**

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## ** What You’ll Learn in This Video:**
How to get **GPS coordinates** using Python
How to visualize location data on a **Folium map**
How to **add markers, popups, and routes**
How to use **real-time GPS tracking data**

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## ** Prerequisites**
**Python Installed** ([Download Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/))
**Basic Python knowledge**
Install required libraries:

```bash
pip install geocoder folium
```

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## ** Step 1: Get GPS Coordinates in Python**
You can use the **geocoder** library to fetch your current location based on your IP or GPS device:

```python
import geocoder

# Get current location
location = geocoder.ip("me") # Fetch location based on IP address
latitude, longitude = location.latlng

print(f"Latitude: {latitude}, Longitude: {longitude}")
```

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## ** Step 2: Create a Map Using Folium**
Now, let's **plot the GPS location** on an interactive map:

```python
import folium

# Create a map centered at your location
mymap = folium.Map(location=[latitude, longitude], zoom_start=15)

# Add a marker for your location
folium.Marker(
[latitude, longitude],
popup="You are here!",
icon=folium.Icon(color="blue")
).add_to(mymap)

# Save the map to an HTML file
mymap.save("gps_location.html")
print("Map saved! Open gps_location.html to view.")
```

**Open the HTML file in a browser to see your location on the map!**

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## ** Step 3: Real-Time GPS Tracking**
If you're using a **mobile GPS device**, you can fetch live data and update the map dynamically.

Use the **GPS module (`gpsd-py3`)** to get real-time coordinates:

```bash
pip install gpsd-py3
```

Fetch **live GPS data** from a device:

```python
import gpsd

# Connect to the GPS daemon
gpsd.connect()

# Get current GPS data
packet = gpsd.get_current()
latitude, longitude = packet.position()

print(f"Live GPS Coordinates: {latitude}, {longitude}")
```

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## ** Step 4: Track Movement on a Map**
To visualize **movement over time**, you can **add multiple markers** and connect them with a polyline:

```python
import folium

# Example list of GPS coordinates over time
gps_coords = [
(37.7749, -122.4194), # Example: San Francisco
(34.0522, -118.2437), # Example: Los Angeles
(40.7128, -74.0060), # Example: New York
]

# Create map centered at the first coordinate
mymap = folium.Map(location=gps_coords[0], zoom_start=5)

# Add markers for each location
for coord in gps_coords:
folium.Marker(coord, popup=f"Location: {coord}").add_to(mymap)

# Draw a line connecting the points (tracking path)
folium.PolyLine(gps_coords, color="blue", weight=2.5, opacity=1).add_to(mymap)

# Save and display the map
mymap.save("gps_tracking.html")
print("GPS tracking map saved! Open gps_tracking.html to view.")
```

**This will plot multiple points and connect them to show movement over time!**

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## ** Step 5: Get Location Details (Reverse Geocoding)**
Want to **convert GPS coordinates to an address**? Use **geopy**:

```bash
pip install geopy
```

```python
from geopy.geocoders import Nominatim

geolocator = Nominatim(user_agent="geoapi")
location = geolocator.reverse((latitude, longitude))
print("Address:", location.address)
```

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## ** Common Issues & Fixes**
**Geocoder returning None**
**Fix:** Try `geocoder.google("me")` or `geocoder.osm("me")` for better accuracy.

**Map Not Displaying Properly?**
**Fix:** Ensure the `gps_location.html` file is opened in a modern browser.

**Live GPS Not Updating?**
**Fix:** If using `gpsd`, ensure your **GPS device is connected** and `gpsd` is running.

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## ** Who Is This Tutorial For?**
Developers working on **GPS tracking projects**
Anyone interested in **visualizing GPS data**
Beginners learning **Folium and Python geolocation**

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## ** More Python Mapping & Geolocation Tutorials:**
**How to Create Heatmaps with Folium** → [Watch Now]
**How to Plot Routes on Google Maps with Python** → [Watch Now]
**How to Build a Real-Time GPS Tracker in Python** → [Watch Now]

### ** Hashtags:**
#Python #GPS #Flask #Folium #Geolocation #Mapping #PythonTutorial #LocationTracking #DataVisualization

Now you can **track locations and visualize GPS data** in Python!