GeoNames Home • Postal Codes • Download / Webservice • Forum • Blog • Sitemap
| GeoNames Home | Postal Codes | Download / Webservice | About |
| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 443 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 12 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 457 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1.168 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 478 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 218 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 195 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 149 | H.FLTT | tidal flat(s) | a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide |
| 132 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 102 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 90 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 83 | H.DCKB | docking basin | a part of a harbor where ships dock |
| 57 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 43 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 37 | H.CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels |
| 24 | H.HBR | harbor(s) | a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships |
| 22 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 19 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 17 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 14 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 12 | H.CNLX | section of canal | |
| 12 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 8 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 6 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 6 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 3 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 2 | H.BNK | bank(s) | an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation |
| 1 | H.LKX | section of lake | |
| 1 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 1 | H.SD | sound | a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H. | ||
| 2.905 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 1.136 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 523 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 158 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 43 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 22 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 21 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 6 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 4 | L.GASF | gasfield | an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value |
| 3 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 2 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 1 | L.ZZZZZ | master source holdings list | |
| 1.919 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 6.779 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 600 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 200 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 11 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 4 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLG | seat of government of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 7.597 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 11 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 3 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 3 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 18 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 599 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 433 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 345 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 252 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 192 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 142 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 126 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 54 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 36 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 28 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 15 | S.AIRP | airport | a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 14 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 12 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 12 | S.LOCK | lock(s) | a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another |
| 12 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 10 | S.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. |
| 10 | S.DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| 10 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 8 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 8 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 5 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 4 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 4 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 4 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 4 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 4 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
| 3 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 3 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 3 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 3 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 3 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 3 | S.THTR | theater | A building, room, or outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, films, or other dramatic performances |
| 2 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 2 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 2 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 2 | S.MLWTR | water mill | a mill powered by running water |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 2 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 2 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 2 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 1 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 1 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 1 | S.SCHA | agricultural school | a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.PKLT | parking lot | an area used for parking vehicles |
| 1 | S.UNIV | university | An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees. |
| 1 | S.RSTPQ | abandoned railroad stop | |
| 2.402 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1.532 | T.PLDR | polder | an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining |
| 184 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 98 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 53 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 43 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 22 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 6 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 3 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 2 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.BAR | bar | a shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts |
| 1 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 1.945 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 312 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 266 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 578 | Total for V | ||
| 17.821 | |||
| Countries » Netherlands » |
|
GeoNames Home • Postal Codes • Download / Webservice • Forum • Blog • Sitemap