What it does
GeoNames provides place-name search, a global gazetteer and related geographic data resources.
Search a place before choosing a data route. The gazetteer is useful when alternate names or similarly named places complicate a geographical question. Keep coordinates and country context with the name.
Bulk data is offered under CC BY 4.0, while free web services require an account. Premium service options are separate.
Sources
- GeoNames — the world, as it is right now (Oct 26, 2026)