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Google Geocoding API
Google Geocoding API allows developers to convert postal addresses into latitude and longitude coordinates, and vice versa. It supports forward and reverse geocoding for location-based apps, mapping, and navigation services. The API offers scalable usage with a freemium pricing model to accommodate small to enterprise-scale projects.
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Endpoints
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Jul 20, 2025
Last Checked
40,000 requests/month
Rate Limit
API Endpoints
Converts addresses into geographic coordinates
Full URL
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/jsonCode Examples
curl -X GET 'https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/json' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'Parameters
{
"key": "API_KEY",
"address": "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA"
}Example Response
{
"status": "OK",
"results": [
{
"geometry": {
"location": {
"lat": 37.4224764,
"lng": -122.0842499
}
},
"formatted_address": "Google Building 1600, 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA"
}
]
}Version
v1
Rate Limit
50 requests/second
Tags
geolocationmaps
Technical Details
Authentication
API KeyResponse Formats
JSON, XMLAvailability
globalStatus
Published Rate Limits
40,000 requests/month (free)
Supported Languages
Any
Use Cases
address validation
location services
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