Identify API
Description
Identify API provides HTTP-based API for application developers to identify the information of a facility at a selected geographic location.
API URL
URL Format:
Example URL:
https://geodata.gov.hk/gs/api/[version]/identify?x=[value]&y=[value]&lang=[value]
Query Parameters
- [version] specifies the version number of this API, which is currently "v1.0.0". Notes: The version number may be updated in the future. Old version will be removed at any time without notice. Please check this page to get the list of supported version and update your application(s) accordingly.
- "x" specifies the coordinate value of HK80 Easting (m).
- "y" specifies the coordinate value of HK80 Northing (m).
- "lang" specifies the language in the output JSON. Use value "zh" to get search results in Traditional Chinese. Use value "en" to get search results in English.
Response
The data will be returned in JSON format.
Status Codes
This API uses the standard HTTP status code to indicate the status of the API request.
| Status Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 200 | OK |
| 400 | Bad Request. e.g. invalid query parameters |
| 500 | Internal Server Error |
Build a Query URL
| Description | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| x | ||
| y | ||
| Language | lang |
https://geodata.gov.hk/gs/api/v1.0.0/identify?x=835665&y=817198&lang=enClick to Copy text
Contact Information
| Contact | |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Lands Department |
| Position | GeoInfo Map Support Team |
| Email Address | geoinfomap@landsd.gov.hk |
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