# GeoNames

- **Website:** <https://geonames.net>
- **Primary alias:** `geonames.net`

## Description

GeoNames is a comprehensive geographical database offering over 25 million names across 12 million unique features, with 4.8 million populated places and 16 million alternate names. This valuable resource provides data on places in various languages, elevation, population, and more, sourced from reputable organizations like NGA and USGS. Users can access this data for free through webservices and a daily database export. The data is user-friendly, allowing manual editing, correction, and addition of new names via a wiki interface. GeoNames boasts a range of features for online users, including full-text search, map browsing, and data export options. With high-profile users like Apple, Microsoft, and the New York Times, GeoNames has gained recognition for its quality and accessibility. Whether you're an individual or a corporation, GeoNames is a go-to resource for accurate geographical data.

## Industries

- 🗺 Reference Materials
- 🗺 Maps _(under Reference Materials)_

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chetwode Blue | #7d7edb | accent |
| Deep Koamaru | #11116b | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

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_Source: <https://brandfetch.com/geonames.net>_
_See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._