What spatial data type would you use to store multiple shop locations?

When storing multiple shop locations, the most suitable spatial data type is a "MultiPoint" because it is specifically designed to represent multiple distinct points within a single spatial object. Each shop location can be represented as an individual point, and the MultiPoint type allows you to group these locations together efficiently.

This is particularly useful when you want to perform operations or conduct analyses across all the shop locations as a single entity. The MultiPoint data type simplifies the handling of multiple locations, making it easier to manage spatial queries or visualizations that involve all the shops at once.

In contrast, while Point is intended for a single location and would limit the storage to just one shop, a Polygon is used for areas with boundaries and would not be suitable for discrete points like shop locations. MultiLineString, on the other hand, is meant for multiple line geometries and does not apply to point locations, further differentiating its use case from that of Multiple Point data. Therefore, using MultiPoint effectively captures all shop locations as discrete entities while ensuring they are treated collectively.