LocationIQ API
Overview
Provides forward/reverse geocoding and batch geocoding
LocationIQ is a geocoding API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- API key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Geocoding
Questions
Does the LocationIQ API need an API key?
Yes. The LocationIQ API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.
Can I call the LocationIQ API from the browser?
Yes. The LocationIQ API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().
Does the LocationIQ API support HTTPS?
Yes, the LocationIQ API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the LocationIQ API?
Other Geocoding APIs include Bing Maps, ip-api, OpenStreetMap, GeographQL, IP Address Details.
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OpenStreetMap
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GeographQL
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IP Address Details
GeocodingFind geolocation with ip address
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