Geocoding: Add place search to map

This tutorial shows how to use the geocoding control module to add a place search box to your map or another application.

  1. Copy the following code, paste it into your favorite text editor, and save it as a .html file.

  1. Install the npm package.

  2. Include the CSS file.

    If you have a bundler that can handle CSS, you can import the CSS or include it with a <link> in the head of the document via the CDN

  3. Include the following code in your JavaScript file (Example: app.js).

  1. Replace YOUR_MAPTILER_API_KEY_HERE with your own API key. Make sure to protect the key before publishing your map app!

  2. The next is up to you. You can center your map wherever you desire (modifying the starting position) and set an appropriate zoom level (modifying the starting zoom) to match your users’ needs. Additionally, you can change the map’s look (by updating the source URL); choose from a range of visually appealing map styles from our extensive MapTiler standard maps, or create your own to truly differentiate your application.

  1. Include the geocoder component JavaScript and CSS files in the <head> of your HTML file.
  2. Add the geocoder control to the map.
  1. Install the Geocoding control using npm.
  2. Import the Geocoding control component and CSS in your mapping application.
  3. Add the geocoder control to the map.
Geocoding: Show place search results

Geocoding API

Example

This tutorial shows how to search places using the MapTiler Geocoding API.
How to search places by coordinates (reverse geocoding)

Reverse geocoding

Example

This tutorial shows how to search places by coordinates (reverse geocoding).
Geocoding search results closer to specific point

Geocoding search results by proximity to a specific point

Example

Geocoding control search results closer to the specific geographical point, results near the provided point are ranked higher.
Geocoding search results to specified country(ies)

Geocoding search results to specified country(ies)

Example

Geocoding control limit search results to specified country(ies).
An extension of MapLibre GL JS