---
title: "Read Place Type Group"
method: GET
path: "/places/type-groups/{ptgid}"
tags: ["Places"]
---

# Read Place Type Group

`GET /places/type-groups/{ptgid}`

Read a place type group. A place type group is a collection of related place types that provides convenience when working with types. For example, there are a number of city-like types, such as city, populated place, and capital city. A "city-like" type group can be used to include all of them.

## Path parameters

- `ptgid` string, required

## Headers

- `Accept` 'application/ld+json' | 'application/json' | 'application/rdf+xml' | 'application/xml', required

## Response `200`

The read was successful.

## Other responses

- `404` — If the requested place type group is not found.

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