QNA-Locator
A REST API that turns any Qatar address, zone, street, and building number, into precise GPS coordinates. Built to give developers a reliable, well-documented way to power delivery, logistics, and e-commerce for Qatar's digital economy.
Visit QNA-LocatorQNA-Locator is the Qatar National Address API, built in Doha by Louis Innovations. It converts a Qatar Address Blue Plate (the zone, street and building numbers on the blue plate at a property) into latitude and longitude with Google Maps and Waze links.
General geocoders often return an approximation or a zone centroid for Qatari addresses. QNA-Locator answers that one question in a single HTTP call. Its dataset covers more than 163,000 verified addresses, cross-checked against two independent Qatar government sources, and records where the sources disagree are flagged rather than averaged.
The API uses Bearer token authentication, and a free tier allows 500 requests per day.
Features
Address lookup
GET /api/v1/locate takes a zone, street and building number and returns latitude and longitude for that building.
Map links in every response
Each result includes a Google Maps URL and a Waze URL you can send straight to a driver.
Browse zones, streets and buildings
Endpoints list all zones, the streets in a zone, and the buildings on a street with coordinates.
Cross-checked dataset
More than 163,000 verified addresses, compiled from two independent Qatar government sources.
Explicit errors and limits
Clear 401, 400, 404 and 429 responses. A 429 includes your tier and limit. Limits reset daily.
Done For You integration
For QAR 299 one-time, the team integrates it into a WooCommerce, Shopify, Wix or Magento store within three business days.
Who it is for
- Online stores that want to validate delivery addresses at checkout
- Restaurants, grocery delivery, courier and logistics operators
- Field service teams that send technicians to an address
- Teams cleaning up a customer database so records are deliverable
For Qatar and the GCC
Qatar's addressing system identifies every building by zone, street and building number rather than street name, which general geocoders handle poorly. QNA-Locator is built for that system, using Qatar government address data, and is priced in Qatari Riyal with a free tier. It is operated by Abtikarat Louis Trading and Services W.L.L (CR No. 173808) in Doha.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qatar Address Blue Plate system?
Qatar's national addressing system assigns every building a zone number, street number and building number, printed on a blue plate at the property. QNA-Locator converts that combination into real GPS coordinates plus Google Maps and Waze links.
How accurate is the data?
The dataset covers more than 163,000 verified addresses, cross-checked against two independent Qatar government sources. Coverage is not complete: new construction and renumbered plots can return no match rather than a guess.
How much does QNA-Locator cost?
Free is QAR 0 for 500 requests per day. Pro is QAR 199 per month for 5,000 requests per day, with priority support, and can be cancelled at any time. Done For You integration is QAR 299 one-time.
What happens if I exceed my daily limit?
Requests past the limit return HTTP 429 with your current tier and plan limit, so your code can handle it explicitly. Limits reset daily, and Pro raises the ceiling to 5,000 requests per day.
Are there plugins for WooCommerce, Shopify, Wix or Magento?
Official plugins are in development. Meanwhile the REST API works with any platform that can make an HTTP request, and the Done For You service integrates it into your store for you.