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/geocoding/v5/mapbox.places/San%20Francisco.json?access_token= <UserAccessToken />
Related resources:
- Geocoding API documentation
- Getting started: Geocoding
- Sort stores by distance tutorial
- Local search with the Geocoding API tutorial
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