Reverse geocoding is the process of converting geographic coordinates into an approximate address. This will tell the server that the input text is likely partial, and the search will go into predictive mode. The free-form address geocoding and fuzzy search APIs can be used in autocomplete mode by adding &typeahead=true to the request URL. Be sure to review best practices for search. Language – See supported languages documentation.Īn example of how to use the search service is documented here. Subscription-key – See also the Authentication with Azure Maps documentation. StreetNumber streetName crossStreet postalCode municipality - city / town municipalitySubdivision – neighborhood, sub / super city countrySubdivision - state or province countrySecondarySubdivision - county countryTertiarySubdivision - district countr圜ode - two letter country/region code The following table cross-references the Google Maps API parameters with the comparable API parameters in Azure Maps. All the data will be processed in parallel on the server and when completed the full result set can be downloaded.

Fuzzy batch search: Create a request containing up to 10,000 addresses, places, landmarks, or point of interests and have them processed over a period of time.

This API is recommended for applications where users search for addresses or points of interest in the same textbox. This API process the request near real time. This string can be an address, place, landmark, point of interest, or point of interest category.

Fuzzy search: This API combines address geocoding with point of interest search.

This is recommended for geocoding large data sets. All the addresses will be geocoded in parallel on the server and when completed the full result set can be downloaded.

Batch address geocoding: Create a request containing up to 10,000 addresses and have them processed over a period of time.

This API is recommended if you need to geocode individual addresses quickly and the data is already parsed into its individual address parts.

Structured address geocoding: Specify the parts of a single address, such as the street name, city, country/region, and postal code and process the request immediately.

This API is recommended if you need to geocode individual addresses quickly. '1 Microsoft way, Redmond, WA' is an example of a single address string.

Free-form address geocoding: Specify a single address string and process the request immediately.

Then, Coordinates can be used for different kind of purposes, such as, positioning a centering a marker on a map.Īzure Maps provides several methods for geocoding addresses: For example, '1 Microsoft way, Redmond, WA' converts to longitude: -122.1298, latitude: 47.64005. Geocoding is the process of converting an address into a coordinate. If you don't have an Azure subscription, create a free account before you begin.įor more information on authentication in Azure Maps, see manage authentication in Azure Maps.

Traffic: Access real-time traffic flow and incident data.

Spatial operations: Offload complex spatial calculations and operations, such as geofencing, to a service.

Nearest Roads - This is achievable using the Web SDK as shown here, but not available as a service currently.Īzure Maps has several other REST web services that may be of interest:.

Places details and photos - Phone numbers and website URL are available in the Azure Maps search API.

Geolocation - Azure Maps does have a service called Geolocation, but it provides IP Address to location information, but does not currently support cell tower or WiFi triangulation.

The following service APIs aren't currently available in Azure Maps: See Reverse geocode a coordinate section.

See Calculate routes and directions section.

The table shows the Azure Maps service APIs, which have a similar functionality to the listed Google Maps service APIs. Insights into other related Azure Maps services.Tips on how to get the most out of the Azure Maps services.Which Azure Maps REST service when migrating from a Google Maps Web Service.

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