Geocoding API
Convert Addresses to Coordinates & Vice Versa
Transform addresses into precise coordinates and coordinates into human-readable addresses. Essential for any application that needs to work with location data.
Key Features
Accurate geocoding for every use case
Forward Geocoding
Convert addresses and place names into precise geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude)
Reverse Geocoding
Transform coordinates into human-readable addresses with detailed location information
Autocomplete
Provide real-time place and address suggestions as users type with smart location filtering and boundary controls
Global Coverage
Geocode addresses worldwide with support for international address formats
High Accuracy
Rooftop-level precision for addresses with building-specific coordinates
Consistent Results
Reliable, reproducible geocoding with high success rates and quality scoring
Reverse Geocoding: Convert Coordinates to Address
Reverse geocoding takes a latitude and longitude pair and returns the closest human-readable address. It is the inverse of forward geocoding, where you start with an address and get coordinates. Reverse geocoding powers any application where the user starts from a point on a map: store locators, delivery drop-off confirmations, GPS check-ins, geotagged photos, and AI agents that need a verifiable street address for a coordinate the user supplied.
The MapAtlas Geocoding API returns the full address breakdown for any coordinate: street, house number, neighborhood, city, region, postal code, and country, in any of the world's address formats. The response is consistent across countries and stable enough to compare against your existing records.
Example request
curl -X GET "https://api.mapatlas.xyz/v1/geocode/reverse?lat=52.3676&lon=4.9041" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Global Coverage with Pinpoint Accuracy
Our geocoding engine delivers industry-leading accuracy across 190+ countries and territories. Powered by OpenStreetMap data and advanced address parsing, we provide confidence scoring and detailed metadata for every result.
- Confidence scoring for every geocoding result
- Detailed address components (street, city, postal code)
- Support for structured and free-form address input
Advanced Features for Every Use Case
Go beyond basic geocoding with powerful features designed for production applications. From structured address parsing to multilingual support, we provide the tools you need to build sophisticated location-based services.
Address Normalization
Standardize and clean inconsistent address formats into structured, validated components
Multilingual Support
Return results in multiple languages with Unicode support for global applications
Autocomplete & Suggestions
Real-time address suggestions as users type for better UX and accuracy
GDPR Compliant
Privacy-first architecture with no data retention and EU-hosted infrastructure
"123 main st"
↓
123 Main Street
City, State ZIP?text=Tokyo Tower
&lang=ja
// 東京タワー
// 日本/autocomplete
?text=Eiffe
// Eiffel Tower
// Eiffel 65Technical Specifications
Core Capabilities
Coverage & Scale
Data Format
Pricing
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Common questions about Geocoding API
Everything you need to know before integrating MapAtlas Geocoding API.
Building with AI? Call this API directly from your agent.
Cursor, Copilot, Cline, and autonomous agents can use this endpoint via the public OpenAPI 3.1 spec or the MapAtlas MCP server. Auto-discovery, no glue code.
Common questions about Geocoding API
Everything you need to know before integrating MapAtlas Geocoding API.