# Instagram Location Search by Coordinates (V2) API

> Returns nearby Instagram locations matching specified geographic coordinates. Queries require both latitude and longitude values to discover place names and identifiers.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v2/search-by-coordinates
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v2/search-by-coordinates/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/search-by-coordinates`
- Price: $0.003 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/v2/search-by-coordinates` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `latitude` | number | yes |  |
| `longitude` | number | yes |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Location Search by Coordinates (V2) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/search-by-coordinates 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 Location Search by Coordinates (V2) API cost?

$0.003 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 Location Search by Coordinates (V2) API accept?

Required: latitude (number) and longitude (number). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram Location Search by Coordinates (V2) API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous). The README on this page includes a sample response.

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

No. Instagram Location Search by Coordinates (V2) 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 Location Search by Coordinates (V2) API

Locate nearby Instagram places by providing geographic coordinates via `latitude` and `longitude`. The endpoint returns matching location records along with their IDs and names.

#### Use cases

- Discover Instagram location IDs for places near specific GPS coordinates.
- Tag posts with accurate local venues based on device coordinates.
- Map physical business locations to corresponding Instagram place entries.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/search-by-coordinates" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"latitude": 0, "longitude": 0}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `latitude` | number | Yes | Latitude |
| `longitude` | number | Yes | Longitude |

#### Example response

Real response for the request above, trimmed to the main fields. User names and long IDs are masked.

```json
{
  "data": {
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "469499352918885",
        "name": "Đặng Viring Specialty Coffee"
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

#### Notes

- Both `latitude` and `longitude` are required numerical inputs.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Comment Replies (V2)](/model/instagram/v2/comment-replies): Retrieves a paginated list of replies to an Instagram comment using the post URL or shortcode and the target comment ID.
- [Instagram General Search (V2)](/model/instagram/v2/general-search): Returns Instagram search results matching a specified keyword, including media items, user profiles, and engagement statistics.
- [Instagram Hashtag Posts (V2)](/model/instagram/v2/hashtag-posts): Returns posts associated with a specific hashtag.