positionstack
Forward & Reverse Batch Geocoding REST API
- Authentication
- API Key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Unknown
- Category
- Geocoding
- Data source
- public-apis
- Documentation / URL
- https://positionstack.com/
Overview
positionstack provides geocoding and reverse geocoding (apilayer) — key-based (an invalid key returns 401, verified).
Quick Start
Forward geocode (replace YOUR_KEY):
curl "https://api.positionstack.com/v1/forward?access_key=YOUR_KEY&query=Paris"{
"data": [
{ "latitude": 48.8566, "longitude": 2.3522, "label": "Paris, Île-de-France, France", "name": "Paris", "region": "Île-de-France" }
]
}Authentication
- Register at positionstack.com → API key.
- Send it as the
access_keyquery parameter (invalid → 401, verified).
Rate Limits & Notes
- Free tier: 25,000 requests/month (check the docs); paid plans scale.
- Forward/reverse geocoding, timezone data.
FAQ
Is positionstack free? Free tier: 25,000 requests/month; more is paid.
Why 401? Invalid access keys return 401 (verified) — register for a key.
What’s the auth style?
access_key query parameter.
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