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Yandex.Maps Geocoder

Geocoding

Use geocoding to get an object's coordinates from its address

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📚 Documentation & Examples

Everything you need to integrate with Yandex.Maps Geocoder

🚀 Quick Start Examples

Yandex.Maps Geocoder Javascript Examplejavascript

// Yandex.Maps Geocoder API Example
const response = await fetch('https://yandex.com/dev/maps/geocoder', {
    method: 'GET',
    headers: {
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

The Yandex Geocoding API is a powerful tool for converting an object's physical address to geographical coordinates, a process known as geocoding. This flexible API leverages the high-accuracy data of Yandex, presenting a precise geographic context for any given address globally. By connecting your application with the Yandex Geocoding API, you can retrieve geodata about a location by simply inputting an address. Offering a comprehensive and accurate system of geocoding, this API is a go-to solution for businesses, developers, and organizations that require quick access to exact geographic coordinates.

Integrating the Yandex Geocoding API into your applications brings numerous advantages:

Precision: Attain highly precise geographical coordinates for any global address.
Swift Performance: Get fast responses and high performance, critical for time-sensitive applications.
Scalability: Effortlessly handles requests of any volume without compromising performance.
Global Coverage: Gain geographical coordinates for addresses across the globe.
Ease of Integration: With clear and concise documentation, easily integrate it into your application or platform.

Below is a simple JavaScript example of how to call the Yandex Geocoder API:

const axios = require('axios');

let address = encodeURIComponent('Your Address Here');
let url = `https://geocode-maps.yandex.ru/1.x/?format=json&geocode=${address}`;

axios.get(url)
  .then(response => {
    let position = response.data.response.GeoObjectCollection.featureMember[0].GeoObject.Point.pos;
    console.log(`Coordinates: ${position}`);
  })
  .catch(err => {
    console.error(err);
  });

In this JavaScript snippet, we're using Axios library to make HTTP requests. We call the Yandex Geocoder API with a specified URL that includes the address for which coordinates are sought. The address is encoded in the URL to ensure it is interpreted correctly by the API. The returned coordinates are consequently logged to the console. Be mindful to replace 'Your Address Here' with the actual address you want to geocode.

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