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Geocoder

Geocoder class

google.maps . Geocoder class

A service for converting between an address and a LatLng .

Access by calling const {Geocoder} = await google.maps.importLibrary("geocoding") .See Libraries in the Maps JavaScript API .

Constructor
`Geocoder`	`Geocoder()` Parameters: None Creates a new instance of a `Geocoder` that sends geocode requests to Google servers.

Methods

 geocode

geocode(request[, callback])

Parameters:

request : GeocoderRequest
callback : function( Array < GeocoderResult > optional , GeocoderStatus ): void optional

Return Value:

 Promise 
< GeocoderResponse 
>

Geocode a request.

GeocoderRequest interface

google.maps . GeocoderRequest interface

The specification for a geocoding request to be sent to the Geocoder .

Properties
`address optional`	Type: `string optional` Address to geocode. One, and only one, of `address` , `location` and `placeId` must be supplied.
`bounds optional`	Type: `LatLngBounds \| LatLngBoundsLiteral optional` `LatLngBounds` within which to search. Optional.
`componentRestrictions optional`	Type: `GeocoderComponentRestrictions optional` Components are used to restrict results to a specific area. A filter consists of one or more of: `route` , `locality` , `administrativeArea` , `postalCode` , `country` . Only the results that match all the filters will be returned. Filter values support the same methods of spelling correction and partial matching as other geocoding requests. Optional.
`extraComputations optional`	Notice: Available only in the v=beta channel . Type: `Array < ExtraGeocodeComputation > optional` A list of extra computations which may be used to complete the request. Note: These extra computations may return extra fields on the response.
`fulfillOnZeroResults optional`	Type: `boolean optional` Fulfill the promise on a ZERO_RESULT status in the response. This may be desired because even with zero geocoding results there may still be additional response level fields returned.
`language optional`	Type: `string optional` A language identifier for the language in which results should be returned, when possible. See the list of supported languages .
`location optional`	Type: `LatLng \| LatLngLiteral optional` `LatLng` (or `LatLngLiteral` ) for which to search. The geocoder performs a reverse geocode. See Reverse Geocoding for more information. One, and only one, of `address` , `location` and `placeId` must be supplied.
`placeId optional`	Type: `string optional` The place ID associated with the location. Place IDs uniquely identify a place in the Google Places database and on Google Maps. Learn more about place IDs in the Places API developer guide. The geocoder performs a reverse geocode. See Reverse Geocoding for more information. One, and only one, of `address` , `location` and `placeId` must be supplied.
`region optional`	Type: `string optional` Country code used to bias the search, specified as a two-character (non-numeric) Unicode region subtag / CLDR identifier. Optional. See Google Maps Platform Coverage Details for supported regions.

GeocoderComponentRestrictions interface

google.maps . GeocoderComponentRestrictions interface

GeocoderComponentRestrictions represents a set of filters that resolve to a specific area. For details on how this works, see Geocoding Component Filtering .

Properties
`administrativeArea optional`	Type: `string optional` Matches all the `administrative_area levels` . Optional.
`country optional`	Type: `string optional` Matches a country name or a two letter ISO 3166-1 country code. Optional.
`locality optional`	Type: `string optional` Matches against both `locality` and `sublocality` types. Optional.
`postalCode optional`	Type: `string optional` Matches `postal_code` and `postal_code_prefix` . Optional.
`route optional`	Type: `string optional` Matches the long or short name of a `route` . Optional.

ExtraGeocodeComputation constants

google.maps . ExtraGeocodeComputation constants

Extra computations to perform while completing a geocoding request.

Access by calling const {ExtraGeocodeComputation} = await google.maps.importLibrary("geocoding") .See Libraries in the Maps JavaScript API .

Constants
`ADDRESS_DESCRIPTORS`	Generate an address descriptor.

GeocoderStatus constants

google.maps . GeocoderStatus constants

The status returned by the Geocoder on the completion of a call to geocode() . Specify these by value, or by using the constant's name. For example, 'OK' or google.maps.GeocoderStatus.OK .

Access by calling const {GeocoderStatus} = await google.maps.importLibrary("geocoding") .See Libraries in the Maps JavaScript API .

Constants
`ERROR`	There was a problem contacting the Google servers.
`INVALID_REQUEST`	This `GeocoderRequest` was invalid.
`OK`	The response contains a valid `GeocoderResponse` .
`OVER_QUERY_LIMIT`	The webpage has gone over the requests limit in too short a period of time.
`REQUEST_DENIED`	The webpage is not allowed to use the geocoder.
`UNKNOWN_ERROR`	A geocoding request could not be processed due to a server error. The request may succeed if you try again.
`ZERO_RESULTS`	No result was found for this `GeocoderRequest` .

GeocoderResponse interface

google.maps . GeocoderResponse interface

A Geocoder response returned by the Geocoder containing the list of GeocoderResult s.

Properties
`results`	Type: `Array < GeocoderResult >` The list of `GeocoderResult` s.
`address_descriptor optional`	Notice: Available only in the v=beta channel . Type: `AddressDescriptor optional` A relational description of a location. Includes a ranked set of nearby landmarks and the areas containing the target location. It is only populated for reverse geocoding requests and only when `ExtraGeocodeComputation.ADDRESS_DESCRIPTORS` is enabled.
`plus_code optional`	Type: `PlacePlusCode optional` The plus code associated with the location.

GeocoderResult interface

google.maps . GeocoderResult interface

A single geocoder result retrieved from the geocode server. A geocode request may return multiple result objects. Note that though this result is "JSON-like," it is not strictly JSON, as it indirectly includes a LatLng object.

Properties
`address_components`	Type: `Array < GeocoderAddressComponent >` An array of `GeocoderAddressComponent` s
`formatted_address`	Type: `string` A string containing the human-readable address of this location.
`geometry`	Type: `GeocoderGeometry` A `GeocoderGeometry` object
`place_id`	Type: `string` The place ID associated with the location. Place IDs uniquely identify a place in the Google Places database and on Google Maps. Learn more about Place IDs in the Places API developer guide.
`types`	Type: `Array <string>` An array of strings denoting the type of the returned geocoded element. For a list of possible strings, refer to the Address Component Types section of the Developer's Guide.
`address_descriptor optional`	Notice: Available only in the v=beta channel . Type: `AddressDescriptor optional` A relational description of the location associated with this geocode. Includes a ranked set of nearby landmarks and the areas containing the target location. This will only be populated for forward geocoding and place ID lookup requests, only when `ExtraGeocodeComputation.ADDRESS_DESCRIPTORS` is enabled, and only for certain localized places.
`partial_match optional`	Type: `boolean optional` Whether the geocoder did not return an exact match for the original request, though it was able to match part of the requested address. If an exact match, the value will be `undefined` .
`plus_code optional`	Type: `PlacePlusCode optional` The plus code associated with the location.
`postcode_localities optional`	Type: `Array <string> optional` An array of strings denoting all the localities contained in a postal code. This is only present when the result is a postal code that contains multiple localities.

AddressDescriptor interface

google.maps . AddressDescriptor interface

A relational description of a location. Includes a ranked set of nearby landmarks and the areas containing the target location.

Properties
`areas`	Type: `Array < Area >` A ranked list of containing or adjacent areas. The most useful (recognizable and precise) areas are ranked first.
`landmarks`	Type: `Array < Landmark >` A ranked list of nearby landmarks. The most useful (recognizable and nearby) landmarks are ranked first.

GeocoderAddressComponent interface

google.maps . GeocoderAddressComponent interface

A single address component within a GeocoderResult . A full address may consist of multiple address components.

Properties
`long_name`	Type: `string` The full text of the address component
`short_name`	Type: `string` The abbreviated, short text of the given address component
`types`	Type: `Array <string>` An array of strings denoting the type of this address component. A list of valid types can be found here

GeocoderGeometry interface

google.maps . GeocoderGeometry interface

Geometry information about this GeocoderResult

Properties
`location`	Type: `LatLng` The latitude/longitude coordinates of this result
`location_type`	Type: `GeocoderLocationType` The type of location returned in `location`
`viewport`	Type: `LatLngBounds` The bounds of the recommended viewport for displaying this `GeocoderResult`
`bounds optional`	Type: `LatLngBounds optional` The precise bounds of this `GeocoderResult` , if applicable

GeocoderLocationType constants

google.maps . GeocoderLocationType constants

Describes the type of location returned from a geocode. Specify these by value, or by using the constant's name. For example, 'ROOFTOP' or google.maps.GeocoderLocationType.ROOFTOP .

Access by calling const {GeocoderLocationType} = await google.maps.importLibrary("geocoding") .See Libraries in the Maps JavaScript API .

Constants
`APPROXIMATE`	The returned result is approximate.
`GEOMETRIC_CENTER`	The returned result is the geometric center of a result such a line (e.g. street) or polygon (region).
`RANGE_INTERPOLATED`	The returned result reflects an approximation (usually on a road) interpolated between two precise points (such as intersections). Interpolated results are generally returned when rooftop geocodes are unavailable for a street address.
`ROOFTOP`	The returned result reflects a precise geocode.

Landmark interface

google.maps . Landmark interface

A place that represents a point of reference for the address.

Properties
`display_name`	Type: `string` The name for the landmark.
`display_name_language_code`	Type: `string` The language of the name for the landmark.
`place_id`	Type: `string` The Place ID of the underlying establishment serving as the landmark. Can be used to resolve more information about the landmark through Place Details or Place Id Lookup.
`spatial_relationship`	Type: `SpatialRelationship` Defines the spatial relationship between the target location and the landmark.
`straight_line_distance_meters`	Type: `number` The straight line distance between the target location and the landmark.
`types`	Type: `Array <string>` One or more values indicating the type of the returned result. Please see Types for more detail.
`travel_distance_meters optional`	Type: `number optional` The travel distance along the road network between the target location and the landmark. This can be unpopulated if the landmark is disconnected from the part of the road network the target is closest to OR if the target location was not actually considered to be on the road network.

Area interface

google.maps . Area interface

A place that is a small region, such as a neighborhood, sublocality, or large complex that contains the target location.

Properties
`containment`	Type: `Containment` Defines the spatial relationship between the target location and the area.
`display_name`	Type: `string` The name for the area.
`display_name_language_code`	Type: `string` The language of the name for the area.
`place_id`	Type: `string` The Place ID of the underlying area. Can be used to resolve more information about the area through Place Details or Place ID Lookup.

Containment constants

google.maps . Containment constants

An enum representing the spatial relationship between the area and the target location.

Access by calling const {Containment} = await google.maps.importLibrary("geocoding") .See Libraries in the Maps JavaScript API .

Constants
`NEAR`	The target location is outside the area region, but close by.
`OUTSKIRTS`	The target location is within the area region, close to the edge.
`WITHIN`	The target location is within the area region, close to the center.

SpatialRelationship constants

google.maps . SpatialRelationship constants

An enum representing the relationship in space between the landmark and the target.

Access by calling const {SpatialRelationship} = await google.maps.importLibrary("geocoding") .See Libraries in the Maps JavaScript API .

Constants
`ACROSS_THE_ROAD`	The target is directly opposite the landmark on the other side of the road.
`AROUND_THE_CORNER`	Not on the same route as the landmark but a single turn away.
`BEHIND`	Close to the landmark's structure but further away from its access point.
`BESIDE`	The target is directly adjacent to the landmark.
`DOWN_THE_ROAD`	On the same route as the landmark but not besides or across.
`NEAR`	This is the default relationship when nothing more specific below applies.
`WITHIN`	The landmark has a spatial geometry and the target is within its bounds.

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Geocoder class

Constructor

Methods

GeocoderRequest interface

Properties

GeocoderComponentRestrictions interface

Properties

ExtraGeocodeComputation constants

Constants

GeocoderStatus constants

Constants

GeocoderResponse interface

Properties

GeocoderResult interface

Properties

AddressDescriptor interface

Properties

GeocoderAddressComponent interface

Properties

GeocoderGeometry interface

Properties

GeocoderLocationType constants

Constants

Landmark interface

Properties

Area interface

Properties

Containment constants

Constants

SpatialRelationship constants

Constants

Geocoder