Cep.la
Brazil RESTful API to find information about streets, zip codes, neighborhoods, cities and states
- Authentication
- No auth
- HTTPS
- No
- CORS
- Unknown
- Category
- Geocoding
- Documentation / URL
- http://cep.la/
Overview
Cep.la is a free public API in the Geocoding category. Brazil RESTful API to find information about streets, zip codes, neighborhoods, cities and states.
Geocoding APIs turn addresses into coordinates and back — essential for maps, logistics, and location-aware features.
You can use this API in prototypes, side projects, and production applications — just keep the provider’s usage policy in mind.
Authentication
Cep.la requires no authentication — you can start calling it directly, which makes it great for quick experiments and client-side demos.
HTTPS & CORS
- HTTPS: not supported — Cep.la is served over plain HTTP only. Avoid sending sensitive data, and prefer HTTPS endpoints where possible.
- CORS: unknown — if you plan to call Cep.la from the browser, verify CORS support in the official docs or with a quick test request.
Getting Started
- Read the official documentation: http://cep.la/
- Make a test request with
curlor your favourite HTTP client.
Rate Limits & Notes
- Rate limits, quotas, and free-tier terms are defined by the provider — always check the official documentation for Cep.la before scaling up.
- The upstream listing is community-maintained; fields like auth, HTTPS and CORS reflect the state at listing time and may change.
FAQ
Does Cep.la require an API key?
No — Cep.la is listed as a no-auth API, so you can call it directly.
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