Nominatim is a powerful geocoding service that provides address search and reverse geocoding using OpenStreetMap data. It converts addresses to coordinates and coordinates back to addresses.
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PythonNominatim is the premier open-source geocoding solution powered by OpenStreetMap data. It provides comprehensive address search and reverse geocoding capabilities, making it ideal for applications requiring location-based services without dependency on commercial APIs.
Key Features
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Comprehensive Geocoding:
- Address to coordinate conversion
- Reverse geocoding (coordinates to address)
- Structured and free-form search
- Global coverage
- Multi-language support
- Fuzzy matching capabilities
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Advanced Search:
- Point of Interest (POI) search
- Administrative boundary lookup
- Importance-based ranking
- Detailed result information
- Custom search parameters
- Batch processing support
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OpenStreetMap Integration:
- Full OSM data utilization
- Real-time data updates
- Community-maintained data
- Rich geographic information
- Custom data importance
- Detailed metadata
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Production Ready:
- High-performance architecture
- Scalable deployment
- Rate limiting support
- Custom instance configuration
- Enterprise-grade reliability
- Full data control
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