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DamascusCharts

A high-performance, Southeast Asia focused Location Intelligence API providing geocoding, place search with spatial analytics.

Introduction

DamascusCharts provides a comprehensive suite of geocoding, place search, and analytics APIs tailored for Southeast Asia. With a 4.19M+ POI index and hourly data replication, it delivers accurate, up-to-date location intelligence.

Coverage

DamascusCharts currently provides full, production-ready coverage for Southeast Asia (Primary Continent).
(Continuous Support for this API will further expand to other Continents.)

🇸🇬 Singapore 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇰🇭 Cambodia 🇱🇦 Laos 🇧🇳 Brunei 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

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Geocoding Endpoints

1. Forward Geocode #

Convert a place name or address into precise coordinates, bounding boxes, and metadata.

Parameters

Name	Type	Description
qrequired	string	Place name or address (e.g., "Singapore")
limitoptional	integer	Max results (1-10, Default: 5)
languageoptional	string	Preferred language (Default: `en`)

Example Response

{
  "success": true,
  "timestamp": "2026-03-25T06:00:00.000Z",
  "data": {
    "query": "Marina Bay Sands, Singapore",
    "count": 1,
    "results": [
      {
        "placeId": 29416266,
        "osmType": "relation",
        "osmId": 536780,
        "name": "Marina Bay Sands",
        "coordinates": { "latitude": 1.2840, "longitude": 103.8607 },
        "type": "attraction"
      }
    ]
  }
}

2. Reverse Geocode #

Convert latitude and longitude coordinates into a human-readable address.

Name	Type	Description
latrequired	number	Latitude (e.g., `1.2840`)
lonrequired	number	Longitude (e.g., `103.8607`)
languageoptional	string	Preferred language (Default: `en`)

3. Structured Geocode #

Geocode using specific address components rather than a single string.

Name	Type	Description
cityoptional	string	City name
countryoptional	string	Country name
stateoptional	string	State or province
streetoptional	string	Street address
postalcodeoptional	string	Postal / ZIP code

At least one parameter is required.

4. Batch Geocode #

Geocode up to 50 locations in a single POST request efficiently.

Request Body (JSON)

{
  "addresses": [
    "Singapore",
    "Jurong East",
    "Tampines"
  ]
}

Places Endpoints 4.19M+ POI Index

1. Nearby Places #

Find locations sorted by distance from a given point.

Name	Type	Description
latrequired	number	Center latitude
lonrequired	number	Center longitude
radiusrequired	integer	Search range in meters
categoryoptional	string	e.g., `restaurant`, `bank`
limitoptional	integer	Max results (Default: 20)

2. Bounding Box Search #

Extract all places within a geographic bounding box grid.

Name	Type	Description
minLatrequired	number	Minimum latitude
maxLatrequired	number	Maximum latitude
minLonrequired	number	Minimum longitude
maxLonrequired	number	Maximum longitude
categoryoptional	string	Filter by category
limitoptional	integer	Max results

3. POI Keyword Search #

Search across the geographic dataset by name and category, optionally constrained to an area.

Name	Type	Description
qoptional	string	Name match (e.g., "Hawker Centre")
latoptional	number	Latitude constraint
lonoptional	number	Longitude constraint
radiusoptional	integer	Spatial radius in meters

4. Place Details #

Fetch rich tags, polygons, and deep metadata for a precise location using its ID.

Variable	Values	Description
Typerequired	N, W, R	Node, Way, or Relation
Idrequired	integer	Numeric OSM ID

Working Examples

Relation (R) /api/v1/places/details/R/536780 — Singapore Boundary

Way (W) /api/v1/places/details/W/687917300 — Merlion Park

Node (N) /api/v1/places/details/N/4302905987 — Marina Bay Sands

Supported Place Categories

The category parameter in the Nearby, POI, and Bounding Box endpoints. All values are case-sensitive and must be passed in lowercase.

Food & Drink

Value	Description
restaurant	Full-service dining establishments
cafe	Coffee shops and light-fare venues
bar	Bars and cocktail lounges
pub	Public areas and taverns
fast_food	Quick-service and takeaway outlets
food_court	Shared dining areas with multiple vendors
ice_cream	Ice cream and dessert parlors
biergarten	Outdoor beer gardens
hawker_centre	Southeast Asia open-air cooked food markets

Healthcare

Value	Description
hospital	Full-service medical hospitals
clinic	Outpatient and walk-in clinics
pharmacy	Dispensaries and drugstores
dentist	Dental practices
doctors	General practitioner offices
veterinary	Animal healthcare facilities

Finance

Value	Description
bank	Retail and commercial bank branches
atm	Automated teller machines
bureau_de_change	Currency exchange counters
money_transfer	Remittance and wire transfer services

Education

Value	Description
school	Primary and secondary schools
university	Degree-granting universities
college	Colleges and vocational institutes
kindergarten	Pre-school and early childhood centers
library	Public and institutional libraries
language_school	Language and tutoring centers
driving_school	Driving instruction schools

Transport

Value	Description
fuel	Petrol and CNG/LPG stations
parking	Vehicle parking facilities
bus_station	Bus terminals and interchanges
taxi	Taxi stands and dispatch points
car_rental	Vehicle hire agencies
bicycle_rental	Bike-share and rental stations
ferry_terminal	Ferry piers and passenger terminals
charging_station	Electric vehicle charging points

Accommodation

Value	Description
hotel	Full-service hotels and resorts
hostel	Budget dormitory-style accommodations
motel	Roadside motor lodges
guest_house	Bed and breakfasts and guesthouses
apartment	Serviced apartment rentals

Shopping

Value	Description
marketplace	Open-air markets and bazaars
supermarket	Large-format grocery stores
convenience	Convenience and corner stores
mall	Enclosed shopping centers

Government & Emergency

Value	Description
police	Police stations and posts
fire_station	Fire departments and rescue units
post_office	Postal branches and counters
townhall	Municipal halls and civic offices
courthouse	Courts of law
embassy	Foreign diplomatic missions
immigration	Immigration and border control offices

Religion

Value	Description
place_of_worship	Churches, mosques, temples, and other religious sites

Entertainment & Culture

Value	Description
cinema	Movie theaters and film halls
theatre	Stage performance venues
nightclub	Dance clubs and late-night venues
casino	Licensed gaming establishments
arts_centre	Art galleries and cultural centers
museum	Public and private museums
community_centre	Multi-purpose community halls
social_centre	Social clubs and civic spaces

Utilities & Services

Value	Description
toilets	Public restroom facilities
recycling	Recycling collection points
waste_disposal	Waste drop-off and disposal sites
water_point	Potable water access points
shelter	Public shelters and rest areas

Data freshness is updated hourly using the Replication Method.

Analytics Endpoints

1. Heatmap Data #

Generate spatial point densities for visualization on mapping libraries (Deck.gl, Mapbox, Leaflet).

Name	Type	Description
minLatrequired	number	Bounding box min latitude
maxLatrequired	number	Bounding box max latitude
minLonrequired	number	Bounding box min longitude
maxLonrequired	number	Bounding box max longitude
resolutionoptional	number	Grid cell size in degrees (Default: `0.01`)

2. Search Statistics #

Aggregate traffic and query profiling metrics.

Name	Type	Description
periodoptional	string	`24h`, `7d`, `30d` (Default: `7d`)

3. Cluster Analysis #

Perform DBSCAN clustering on spatial location searches to detect geographic trends. Varied coordinates are required for seeding to expect changes.

If an endpoint was called (e.g., /reverse?lat=14.6010&lon=120.9850) inside of lon=120.98&radius=5000&minPoints=2&lat=14.6 then it will add to the cluster (Default: 5) becoming (6).

Name	Type	Description
latrequired	number	Center latitude
lonrequired	number	Center longitude
radiusoptional	integer	Search diameter in meters (Default: 10000)
minPointsoptional	integer	Min points for a valid cluster (Default: 5)

System

API Health Check #

Check the real-time status of the API, databases, and dependencies.

Response Modes

Optimal Mode — The API is utilizing its high-performance, natively-hosted infrastructure. Lowest latency and maximum dataset freshness.

Fallback Mode — The API has detected degradation and failed over to public backup OpenStreetMap nodes. Service remains uninterrupted. Expect delays & unresolved queries.