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GeoNames provides a geographical database with more than 11 million place names from all countries, available for free download.
About GeoNames
GeoNames provides a geographical database covering all countries with over eleven million placenames available for download free of charge. Users can search by place name or latitude and longitude, and browse countries, postal codes, country statistics, and recent modifications.
The site lists free gazetteer and postal code data alongside premium data and premium web services, plus web services, client libraries, a user manual, forum, and commercial support. The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Key features
- Search by place name or latitude and longitude
- Browse place names by country
- Browse postal codes
- View country statistics and recent modifications
- Download free gazetteer and postal code data
- Use web services with client libraries
Best for: People who need place-name and postal-code data covering all countries.
Good for
- Covers all countries with over eleven million placenames
- Gazetteer data available for download free of charge
- Includes postal code data and web services with client libraries
GeoNames at a glance
- Website
- geonames.org
- Category
- Education & Learning › Online Courses
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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GeoNames FAQ
How can I search GeoNames?
Enter a location such as "Paris", "Mount Everest", "New York", or latitude and longitude such as "47 9".
What data can be downloaded?
Free gazetteer data and free postal code data are listed, with premium data also listed.
Under what license is the work available?
The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
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