What is the Places Aggregate API and why should you use it?
The Places Aggregate API is your smart assistant for location insights. Within a defined area, it quickly shows you what kinds of places are nearby: from trendy coffee bars to top-rated restaurants. Based on criteria like location, price level, reviews, and opening hours.
Ask a question like: “Which and how many 5-star restaurants with a high price level are located within 5 km of this spot?” and the API does the work for you.
What do you get back?
The API provides results in two formats:
- Aggregated counts: for example, the number of locations that match your criteria.
- Place IDs: unique identifiers of specific places within your search area.
Need more detail about one specific place? Use the Place Details API to retrieve in-depth information.
Why use it?
The real strength of the Places Aggregate API lies in its ability to analyze environments quickly and intelligently. With up-to-date and reliable place data, you give your applications, strategies, or research a solid advantage.
For businesses
- Identify opportunities: from untapped areas to competitive shopping streets.
- Map available amenities within your target region.
For developers
- Enrich real estate platforms or route planners with neighborhood data.
- Build mobility solutions based on local characteristics.
For researchers and policymakers
- Analyze where essential services are concentrated or lacking.
- Support policies with spatial insights into amenities, density, and accessibility.
Real-world examples
- A municipality evaluates how many dining options are within walking distance of a new cultural venue.
- An event planner looks for a location with sufficient food options nearby.
- An EV charging network provider analyzes proximity to busy shopping areas.
Get started
The Places Aggregate API helps you get more out of your location data: faster, smarter, and more targeted. Whether you’re building, researching, or planning, this API helps you make the right choices, in the right places.
Curious to learn more? Check out the developer documentation or get in touch with Localyse.
