Map Label API, one of the LandsD Map APIs, is a XYZ Map Tile Service which enables application developers to retrieve map tiles with place name labels for overlaying onto the basemap. The service is available from zoom level 8-20 for "HK80" spatial reference system and 0-20 for "WGS84" spatial reference system.
Important Notice on Map API
In order to maintain the quality of the Map API service, your application shall not invoke the API with large amount of requests within a short period.
The use of the Map APIs (including base map details) provided on this website is subject to the Terms and Conditions as well as the IP Rights Notice of LandsD Map API. You are required to include Lands Department logo on the map face and Copyright Notice to attribute Lands Department’s data in your map applications.
Copyright Notice:
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Aerial Photograph from Lands Department
Earth Image from NASA Earth Observatory
Satellite Imagery from USGS/NASA Landsat
Disclaimer Notice:
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[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.
[lang] specifies the language of place name labels:
Use value "en" to specify place name in English
Use value "tc" to specify place name in Traditional Chinese
Use value "sc" to specify place name in Simplified Chinese
[sr] specifies the spatial reference system:
Use value "WGS84" to specify the "WGS84" spatial reference system
Use value "HK80" to specify the "HK80" spatial reference system
[z] specifies the zoom level (8-20 for HK80 or 0-20 for WGS84) of the map tile under the XYZ Tile Scheme
[x] specifies the x position of the map tile under the XYZ Tile Scheme
[y] specifies the y position of the map tile under the XYZ Tile Scheme
Response
Map tiles will be returned in PNG format.
Status Codes
This API uses the standard HTTP status code to indicate the status of the API request.