Wikimapia
Operator: Operator not identified
Finds places mapped by contributors, with descriptions, categories, photographs and further links.
Image, Video & Geo
Product
Wikimapia is a mapping platform with place descriptions contributed by volunteers.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 16 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Provides descriptions and photographs of marked places. This information helps verify a location and find further sources.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Place name | Marked places with map positions, descriptions, categories, photographs and linked sources. | Retrieved |
| Address | Marked places with map positions, descriptions, categories, photographs and linked sources. | Retrieved |
| Coordinates | Marked places with map positions, descriptions, categories, photographs and linked sources. | Retrieved |
| Keyword / free text | Marked places with map positions, descriptions, categories, photographs and linked sources. | Retrieved |
Features
- Searches for places by name, address or coordinates.
- Shows descriptions, categories, photographs and links for marked places.
- Filters marked places by category.
- Provides place data through an API.
Categories
- Image, Video & Geo
- Maps & satellite imagery
Coverage
Geographical coverage
Unknown
Dataset
Places marked by volunteers, with descriptions, categories, photographs and source links.
Access
Requirements
Place information can be read without an account. Advanced features require an account. The API requires a key.
Export
The API returns XML, JSON, JSONP or KML. KML does not contain all parameters.
Provider
Unknown
Country of establishment
Unknown
Interfaces
API
Limited availability. The API is documented as a beta and requires a key. Statements about permitted commercial use conflict.
MCP
Not documented. No official MCP connection is described on the product and API pages reviewed.
AI agents
Not documented. No official integration for AI agents is described on the product and API pages reviewed.
Usage note
The terms require attribution to Wikimapia and a link to the original place page when using place data.
Legal note
Limitations
- Entries by volunteers may be incomplete, inaccurate or outdated.
- The API introduction mentions only non-commercial use. The terms also allow commercial use of the data.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Wikimapia: Quick start
Wikimapia · EN
Explains search, categories and the information provided for marked places.