administrative-divisons-db
administrative-divisons-db
Get all administrative divisions of a country.
No authentication required
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Start by accessing the API endpoints directly as no authentication is required. Refer to the official GitHub repository for usage details.
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About this API
The administrative-divisions-db API provides comprehensive data on the administrative divisions of countries. It is designed for developers who need structured geographic data such as states, provinces, counties, or other local administrative units.
This API is particularly useful for applications involving location-based services, data validation, or geographic visualizations where accurate administrative boundaries are required. Since it does not require authentication, it is easy to integrate and use in various projects.
The data is publicly accessible and maintained as an open-source project, making it a reliable resource for developers looking for up-to-date administrative division information without the overhead of managing API keys or subscriptions.
What you can build
- 1Display hierarchical administrative divisions of a country
- 2Generate location-based dropdown menus
- 3Validate user input for administrative regions
- 4Build geographic data visualizations
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- No authentication required
- Covers all administrative divisions
- Open source and publicly accessible
Getting started
Start by accessing the API endpoints directly as no authentication is required. Refer to the official GitHub repository for usage details.
FAQ
Do I need an API key to use this API?+
No, this API does not require any authentication or API key.
What kind of data does the API return?+
It returns information about administrative divisions of countries, including different levels such as states or provinces.
Can I use this API from a browser?+
Yes, since no authentication is required, it can be accessed from client-side applications, but CORS policies depend on the server setup.
Is HTTPS required to access the API?+
The API is typically accessed via HTTPS for security, but this depends on the hosting environment.
Technical details
- Auth type
- none
- Pricing
- free
- Protocols
- REST
- Response time
- 439 ms
- Last health check
- 8/13/2026, 5:30:24 AM