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OpenStreetMap API

OpenStreetMap (openstreetmap.org) has 3 public methods: get coordinates for an address, search places and get address for coordinates. Each costs 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free.

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Methods

3

  • Get coordinates for an address

    Finds map coordinates and address details for an address or place on OpenStreetMap, optionally restricted to a country.

    Returns coordinates, full address, place type, address parts, OpenStreetMap link, bounding box

    Readopenstreetmap.org/get_coordinates

  • Search places

    Finds named places or kinds of places in a city or area, in search order, using OpenStreetMap Nominatim. Results may be fewer than requested. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

    Returns name, type, full address, coordinates, OpenStreetMap link

    Readopenstreetmap.org/search_places

  • Get address for coordinates

    Turns map coordinates into a readable address with OpenStreetMap Nominatim, at address, street or city detail, with the address parts and an OpenStreetMap link. Results reflect the nearest mapped feature.

    Returns full address, place name, type, house number, road, neighbourhood, city, state or region, postcode, country, OpenStreetMap link

    Readopenstreetmap.org/get_address