Nominatim

The Nominatim API is a web-based geocoding service that provides forward and reverse geocoding capabilities using OpenStreetMap (OSM) data. It allows users to convert addresses or place names into geographic coordinates and retrieve detailed location information from latitude and longitude inputs. Additionally, Nominatim supports address lookup, place search, autocomplete suggestions, and bounding box filtering, making it a powerful tool for location-based applications . You can explore its features and test queries in the API playground .

Nominatim API services:

📍 Forward Geocoding

Convert addresses or place names into precise geographic coordinates. Ideal for mapping applications and location-based services.

🔄 Reverse Geocoding

Obtain human-readable addresses from geographic coordinates. Useful for navigation, tracking, and location intelligence.

🔍 Search

Perform powerful location-based searches to find places, landmarks, and administrative regions with high accuracy.

⚡ Autocomplete

Enhance user experience with instant address and place suggestions while typing. Perfect for search boxes and input fields.

🏠 Address Lookup

Retrieve detailed address information, including street, city, and country, for a given location or place ID.

🗺️ Bounding Box Search

Find locations within a specified geographical bounding box, ideal for region-specific applications and filtering.

📌 Nearby Places

Discover points of interest around a given location, including amenities, businesses, and landmarks.