# Instagram City Locations API

> Returns a list of Instagram location points for a designated city. Filter results using the city identifier and paginate through records by page number.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v1/locations
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v1/locations/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/locations`
- Price: $0.0015 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, instagram
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/locations` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `city_id` | string | yes |  |
| `page` | integer | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram City Locations API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/locations with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the Instagram City Locations API cost?

$0.0015 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Instagram City Locations API accept?

Required: city_id (string). Optional: page (integer). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram City Locations API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a Instagram developer account or API key?

No. Instagram City Locations runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Instagram API access separately.

## README

### Instagram City Locations API

Query location listings across Instagram by supplying a `city_id`. Supports pagination via the `page` parameter.

#### Use cases

- Discover popular spots and venues within a specific city.
- Collect location IDs for geo-targeted Instagram content analysis.
- Map out regional venues and businesses listed on the platform.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/locations" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"city_id": "<city_id>"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `city_id` | string | Yes | City ID (from fetch_cities API) |
| `page` | integer | No | Page number, default 1 |

#### Notes

- Obtain the required `city_id` from the city search endpoint.
- Pagination is controlled via `page`, which defaults to 1.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Cities by Country](/model/instagram/v1/cities): Returns a list of Instagram cities and regions for a specified country code.
- [Instagram Hashtag Posts (V1)](/model/instagram/v1/hashtag-posts): Returns public Instagram posts associated with a specific hashtag.
- [Instagram Location Details (V1)](/model/instagram/v1/location-info): Returns detailed metadata and profile information for a specified Instagram location using its unique identifier.