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What is Geocode?

Geocode provides location services including:
  • Coordinate lookup: Convert addresses to geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude)
  • Reverse geocoding: Find addresses from coordinates
  • Distance calculation: Measure distances between locations
  • Directions: Get routing information between points
  • Store finder: Locate nearby places or retailers
  • UK Postzon data: Access government datasets for UK addresses
Common use cases include displaying locations on maps, calculating mileage claims, finding nearest stores, and location-based analytics.

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Coverage

  • International: Geocoding available for all 250 countries and territories supported by Loqate
  • UK: Enhanced data including Postzon government records
Note: Coordinate accuracy varies by territory based on available data. Not all addresses can be matched to geographic coordinates. See the Country Data Coverage page for geocode availability by country.

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Available Endpoints

Geocode provides 17 API endpoints across four categories. Key endpoints are listed below, see all endpoints.

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Distances and Directions

  • Distance: Calculate distance between two or more points
  • Directions: Get routing directions between locations

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Geocoding

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GovernmentData

  • Retrieve: Get Postzon records by coordinates, postcodes, or places

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Store Finder

  • Retrieve: Find names or coordinates of specific places

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Getting Started

  1. Create an API key if you don’t have one
  2. Choose the appropriate endpoint for your use case
  3. Make your first request using the endpoint documentation above

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Common Questions

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What geocode accuracy can I expect?

Coordinate accuracy depends on the data available in each territory. Refer to the Country Data Coverage page to see the geocode precision level available per country.

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Can I geocode addresses internationally?

Yes. Geocoding is available for all 250 countries and territories that Loqate supports. The Country Data Coverage page shows the level of geocodes available per country.

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Why can’t I return coordinates for a specific address?

Not all addresses can be matched to geographic coordinates. Geocode availability depends on the data level in each territory. The Country Data Coverage page provides full details of where geocodes are available and to what precision level.