Location Search API
Description
Location Search API provides HTTP-based API for application developers to find the location by its address, building name, place name or facility name.
API URL
URL Format:
Example URL:
https://geodata.gov.hk/gs/api/[version]/locationSearch?q=[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.
- "q" specifies the input string to search, such as addresses, building names, place names or facility names.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| q |
https://geodata.gov.hk/gs/api/v1.0.0/locationSearch?q=cultural%20centreClick to Copy text
Contact Information
| Contact | |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Lands Department |
| Position | GeoInfo Map Support Team |
| Email Address | geoinfomap@landsd.gov.hk |
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