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Geocoding API

The Mapbox Geocoding API allows you to perform forward and reverse geocoding operations.

Forward geocoding converts text into geographic coordinates. For example, forward geocoding turns the address 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW into coordinate values of -77.050,38.889.

Reverse geocoding converts geographic coordinates into a text description, for example, turning -77.050,38.889 into the address string 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW.

A sample forward Geocoding API request looks like:

https://api.mapbox.com/search/geocode/v6/forward?q=Los%20Angeles&access_token=YOUR_MAPBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN

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