---
title: "Boundary polygon of a census place"
method: GET
path: "/v1/places/{geoid}/boundary"
tags: ["areal"]
---

# Boundary polygon of a census place

`GET /v1/places/{geoid}/boundary`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.close.city`
- URL: `https://api.close.city/v1/places/{geoid}/boundary`
- Auth: none declared

The boundary polygon of a census place (city/town) as a GeoJSON Feature.
Free (no API key). Handy as a background outline when mapping a city's blocks
or POIs; the geometry is lightly simplified for display.

## Path parameters

- `geoid` string, required: Census place GEOID

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- PlaceBoundary: GET /v1/places/{geoid}/boundary (routers.spatial.place_boundary). The census place's boundary as a GeoJSON Feature (WGS84, lightly simplified for display). Free (no API key).
  - `geometry` object, required: GeoJSON Polygon/MultiPolygon
  - `properties` PlaceBoundaryProperties, required
    - `geoid` string, required: Census place GEOID
  - `type` string, required

## Other responses

- `404`: Not Found

---

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