All places in the Places API are categorized into one out of 9 feature classes (represented by letters) and further subcategorized into one out of 684 feature codes.
Feature Codes
| S: Spot, building, farm | ||
| Code | Short Description | Full Description |
|---|---|---|
| AQC | Aquaculture facility | Facility or area for the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture |
| ARCH | Arch | A natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| ARCHV | Archive | A place or institution where documents are preserved |
| ART | Piece of art | A piece of art, like a sculpture, painting. In contrast to monument (MNMT) it is not commemorative. |
| ASTR | Astronomical station | A point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies |
| ASYL | Asylum | A facility where the insane are cared for and protected |
| ATHF | Athletic field | A tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| ATM | Automatic teller machine | An unattended electronic machine in a public place, connected to a data system and related equipment and activated by a bank customer to obtain cash withdrawals and other banking services. |
| BANK | Bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| BCN | Beacon | A fixed artificial navigation mark |