Illustrated Glossary
Geocoding
Release date: November 15, 2017
Definition
Geocoding is the process of assigning geographic identifiers (codes or x,y coordinates) to map features and data records. The resulting geocodes permit data to be linked geographically to a place on the earth.
For more information on geocoding, consult the Dictionary, Census of Population, 2016.
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