The Places API lets you search for places.
You can search for places either by proximity or a text string.
The API allows you to:
A FindPlaceByText request takes a text parameter and returns a place.
Required parameters:
text
- Text input that identifies the search target, such as a name or address.Optional parameters:
language
- The two-letter language code in which to return results (ISO 639-1).bounds
- Prefer results in a specified rectangular area. Format: south,west,north,east. Coordinates: decimal degrees.A FindPlacesNearby lets you search for places around location within a specified radius.
Required parameters:
location
- The latitude/longitude around which to retrieve places.Optional parameters:
radius
- The distance (in meters) within which to return results. Maximum: 10000 m.type
- The type of places that are returned (see the list of allowed types below.).language
- The two-letter language code in which to return results (ISO 639-1).The service returns a list of places along with details information about each place.
A Place contains the following fields: