GeoNames Global Gazetteer
Quick answer: GeoNames is the world's largest free gazetteer with millions of place names — the most comprehensive toponymy reference.
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Format
TXT / API
Geometry
Point (place names)
Coverage
Global (25M+ entries)
Resolution
Feature-level data
About this dataset
The largest free global gazetteer with millions of place names, coordinates, and feature classification.
GeoNames is the largest free global gazetteer with over 25 million geolocated place names, coordinates, elevation, population, and feature classification for populated places, mountains, rivers, buildings, and more.
How to download
- 1 Open the GeoNames download page.
- 2 Select country or region file.
- 3 Download and extract TXT files.
- 4 Import into GIS or database.
FAQ
Feature types covered?
Over 600 feature codes across 9 categories including settlements, mountains, rivers, and facilities.
Is it free?
Yes. CC BY license. API requires free account for higher limits.