Geocoding API Overview

Geocoding API is a service that translates human-readable place names and addresses seamlessly into geographic coordinates, such as latitude and longitude. This API enables you to convert detailed street addresses, city names, or points of interest into precise geographic coordinates. It is ideal for use in mapping services, logistics platforms, and location-based applications. Whether you're developing a navigation system, delivery service, or any application reliant on location information, this API equips you with the ability to access real-time, precise geographic data.

Why Geocoding API?

Geospatial searches often involve converting text-based location data into precise geographic coordinates. The Forward Geocoding API translates human-readable addresses, place names, or points of interest into latitude and longitude. This API is essential for mapping services, navigation applications, and any solutions requiring accurate location data, enhancing user experiences, and optimizing processes with real-time, precise geographic information.

What can Geocoding API help with?

Forward Geocoding API helps translate real-world text-based addresses into geographic coordinates. This is useful in mapping services, route planning, location-based searches, and delivery logistics.

How to use

Sample request:
curl --location "https://api.olamaps.io/places/v1/geocode?address=Ola Electric, 2, Hosur Rd, Koramangala Industrial Layout, Koramangala, Bengaluru, 560095, Karnataka&language=hi&api_key=${your_api_key}" --header "X-Request-Id: XXX"

Please refer to theAPI documentationfor further details.