OpenStreetMap Reverse Geocoding
Convert GPS coordinates into human-readable addresses using comprehensive OpenStreetMap data. Fast, accurate, and globally available.
300
Free reverse/day
100ms p95
Response time
OSM
Data source
What is OpenStreetMap Reverse Geocoding?
Reverse geocoding is the process of converting geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) into a human-readable address. Our API uses OpenStreetMap data to provide accurate address information for any location worldwide.
Use Cases for OSM Reverse Geocoding
- Mobile Apps: Display user location as an address
- Fleet Tracking: Show vehicle positions with street names
- Photo Geotagging: Add location names to GPS-tagged photos
- IoT Devices: Convert sensor coordinates to addresses
- Analytics: Enrich coordinate data with location context
API Example
curl
curl "https://api.latlng.work/reverse?lat=52.5200&lon=13.4050&api_key=YOUR_KEY"
Response Data
Get detailed address components from OpenStreetMap:
- Street name and house number
- Neighborhood and suburb
- City, state, and postal code
- Country name and code
- OSM place type classification
Why OpenStreetMap Data?
OpenStreetMap is the world's largest collaborative mapping project with over 8 million registered contributors. This means:
- Data is constantly being updated and improved
- Coverage in areas often missed by commercial providers
- Detailed information including building names, POIs, and local landmarks
- Transparent data with community oversight