🌍 Countries States Cities Database

Full Database of city state country available in JSON, MYSQL, PSQL, SQLITE, XML, YAML, MONGODB & CSV format.
All Countries, States & Cities are Covered & Populated with Different Combinations & Versions.

API 🚀

🎉 Introducing API for Countries States Cities Database.

API Documentation

Available Formats

• JSON
• MYSQL
• PSQL
• SQLITE
• SQLSERVER
• MONGODB
• XML
• YAML
• CSV

Distribution Files Info

File	JSON	MYSQL	PSQL	SQLITE	SQLSERVER	MONGODB	XML	YAML	CSV
Regions	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Subregions	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Countries	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
States	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Cities	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Country+States	✅	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Country+Cities	✅	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Country+State+Cities/World	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	NA	NA	NA

Demo

https://dr5hn.github.io/countries-states-cities-database/

Insights

Total Regions : 6

Total Sub Regions : 22

Total Countries : 250

Total States/Regions/Municipalities : 5,038

Total Cities/Towns/Districts : 151,024

Last Updated On : 01th Apr 2025

Next API Database Update

The API database is regularly updated to ensure the latest data is available to users. The next scheduled update is on:

Upcoming API Database Update Date: 8th April 2025

Please note that this date is subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances. Although we strive to adhere to the schedule, there may be instances where the update date is missed. We apologize for any inconvenience caused in such cases.

We appreciate your understanding and patience. Thank you for using the Countries States Cities Database!

Import MongoDB

How to import MongoDB database?

# First extract the tar.gz file
tar -xzvf world-mongodb-dump.tar.gz

# Then restore the MongoDB dump
mongorestore --host localhost:27017 --db world mongodb-dump/world

License

This Countries States Cities Database is made available under the Open Database License. Any rights in individual contents of the database are licensed under the Database Contents License.

Contributing

👍🎉 First off, thanks for your interest in contributing! 🎉👍

Using Our Database Update Tool

We’ve launched a dedicated web tool to make contributing to this database easier than ever!

CSC Update Tool - Our official tool to submit database change requests

The update tool allows you to:

• Browse and search through all regions, subregions, countries, states, and cities
• Easily identify and correct outdated or inaccurate data
• Submit change requests through a streamlined review process
• Track the status of your submissions

Alternative Manual Process

If you prefer to contribute directly through GitHub, you can still follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository and clone it to your local machine
2. Make the necessary changes to the data:
   • To fix cities records, update the sql/world.sql > cities Table
   • To fix states/provinces records, update the sql/world.sql > states Table
   • To fix countries records, update the sql/world.sql > countries Table
   • To fix regions records, update the sql/world.sql > regions Table
   • To fix subregions records, update the sql/world.sql > subregions Table
3. Once you’ve made the changes, create a pull request with a clear description of the modifications you’ve made

Please ensure your contributions align with our data standards and formatting. You can find the detailed contribution guidelines here.

We review all submissions carefully to maintain data quality and appreciate your help in making this database more accurate and comprehensive.

Repo Activity

As always, thanks to our amazing contributors!

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Disclaimer

Please note that while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the Countries States Cities Database, it may still contain errors or omissions. The database is continuously being refined and improved based on user feedback and contributions.

Contributors are encouraged to review the Contribution Guidelines and follow the specified guidelines for updating and correcting data in the database. However, due to the collaborative nature of the project, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy or reliability of the information provided.

The Countries States Cities Database is made available under the Open Database License, and any rights in individual contents of the database are licensed under the Database Contents License. Users are responsible for independently verifying the data and using it at their own discretion.

We appreciate the efforts of contributors in identifying and addressing issues in the database, and we encourage users to report any inaccuracies or suggest improvements through creating issues. However, please note that the database may not always reflect the latest geopolitical changes or political status.

It is recommended that users consult official sources and corroborate the data from the Countries States Cities Database with other reliable references for critical applications or decision-making processes.

By accessing and using the Countries States Cities Database, users acknowledge and agree to the aforementioned disclaimer and the terms of the Open Database License and the Database Contents License.

That’s all Folks. Enjoy.