Query Parameters

Parameter Description Usage
longitude The longitude of the location. (WGS 84 datum/EPSG:4326 coordinate system) Required
latitude The latitude of the location. (WGS 84 datum/EPSG:4326 coordinate system) Required
levelHint Retrieves results based upon geographical hierarchy classified at six different levels. Each geographic hierarchy level is classified with a numeric code as shown below. By providing associated numeric Level code, you can search the specific level of geographical hierarchy within which the specified location exists.

Level Hint is an optional parameter, and if not provided, returns the lowest geographic hierarchy level information available for each specific coordinate.

Refer below to see the numeric codes associated with each geographic hierarchy level:

  • 1 = Country
  • 2 = State or equivalent
  • 3 = District or equivalent
  • 4 =City or Town
  • 5 = Locality
  • 6 = Neighborhood
 Optional