This section provides information about the Location resource, which is essential for geographic data handling in our system. Below are key details and usage guidelines:

📌 Overview

The Location endpoint allows you to:

  • Retrieve geographical coordinates for specific addresses
  • Query nearby points of interest
  • Validate location formats

📌 Note: All location data is sourced from open mapping APIs. For more details on coordinate systems, see our Geospatial Guide.

🛠️ API Endpoints

Here are the primary methods available:

  1. GET /Location/Coordinates - Fetch latitude/longitude for an address
  2. POST /Location/Search - Find nearby locations (requires query parameters)
  3. PUT /Location/Update - Modify existing location records

Example request:

GET /Location/Coordinates?address=1600+Main+Street+Washington+DC

📚 Related Resources

For deeper understanding:

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*Image: A map pin symbolizing location data*