Geocode Address
Query Parameters
Street address to geocode (URL-encoded)
Response
Geocoding success status
Location with coordinates
Request Example
Response Example
Reverse Geocode
Query Parameters
Latitude in decimal degrees
Longitude in decimal degrees
Response
Reverse geocoding success status
Location with address information
Request Example
Response Example
Success
Use Cases
Address Input with Autocomplete
Geocode user-entered addresses:Map Marker Click
Get address from map coordinates:Current Location Display
Show user’s current address:Colombian Address Format
Colombian addresses follow a specific format:- Calle/Carrera: Street type
- Number: Street number
- #: Separator
- Cross street: Intersecting street
- -: Separator
- Building number: Specific building/house number
Examples
Carrera 15 #85-30- Career 15, at intersection with Street 85, building 30Calle 72 #10-20- Street 72, at intersection with Career 10, building 20Diagonal 50 #25-15- Diagonal 50, building at 25-15
Error Responses
Invalid coordinates or missing address
Address or coordinates could not be resolved
Geocoding service error
Notes
The geocoding service uses OpenStreetMap or Google Maps API (depending on configuration). Ensure coordinates are within Colombia for best results.
See Also
- Routing - Calculate routes between locations
- Location Sharing - Share real-time location