Query Google Maps for surrounding cities to a location

Question

I am new to using Google Maps API. I have a problem that I want to solve. I have a ZIP code and city name and an input and I want to get the names and ZIP codes of all the cities surrounding the input in a specific radius.

Is there a way to do this using Google Maps API or is there any other way ?

Answer 1

No. The Google Maps API doesn't have a proximity search. You can make yourself one with the harvesine formula or a space filling curve, ie a spatial index.

Answer 2

Proximity search/nearby places isn't part of the Google Maps API. However there are third-party providers that may meet your requirement. The first that comes to mind is geonames , this webservice seems like it might be what you are looking for.

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Answer 3

While it's not available, you might try with the Places API, searching for something unique (ie 1 per city) in a set radius. Maybe try with a search for "city hall" around ZIP code XXXXX, radius 30 mi. See if that yields valid results.