administrative-divisons-db
administrative-divisons-db
Get all administrative divisions of a country.
No authentication required
Check the docs depth and real endpoint shape before assuming production fit.
Start by accessing the API endpoints directly as no authentication is required. Refer to the official repository for usage details.
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About this API
The administrative-divisions-db API provides comprehensive data on the administrative divisions within countries. It is useful for developers needing structured geographic information such as provinces, states, cities, and counties.
This API is particularly relevant for applications involving location-based services, geographic data visualization, or form validation where accurate administrative boundaries are required. Since it requires no authentication, it is easy to integrate and test.
The data is sourced from an open repository, making it transparent and accessible for various use cases without licensing concerns. Developers can rely on this API to obtain hierarchical administrative data for different countries efficiently.
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 data
Getting started
Start by accessing the API endpoints directly as no authentication is required. Refer to the official 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 hierarchical administrative division data such as provinces, states, cities, and counties.
Can I use this API from a browser?+
Yes, since no authentication is required, it can be used directly from client-side applications if CORS policies allow.
Is HTTPS required to access the API?+
The API is typically accessed via HTTPS for security, but check the hosting environment for specifics.
Technical details
- Auth type
- none
- Pricing
- free
- Protocols
- REST
- Response time
- 362 ms
- Last health check
- 6/29/2026, 6:31:36 AM