Prymtym4eva/ghpostgps_geocoder

GeoCodes and Reverse Geocodes Ghana post GPS addresses # GhanaPostGPS Geocoder A QGIS plugin for geocoding and reverse-geocoding using Ghana's GhanaPostGPS digital address system. ## Features - Convert GhanaPostGPS addresses (e.g. `AK-484-9321`) to latitude/longitude point features - Convert point layers or coordinate pairs to GhanaPostGPS addresses - Single address lookup with instant map visualization - Batch geocoding from a text field in any vector layer - Batch reverse-geocoding from any point layer - Rich attribute output including Region, District, PostCode, Area, and Street - Configurable API endpoint (default: `ghanapostgps.sperixlabs.org`) ## Requirements - QGIS 3.16 or later - Internet connection (plugin calls the GhanaPostGPS web API) ## Installation ### From the QGIS Plugin Repository 1. Open QGIS 2. Go to **Plugins → Manage and Install Plugins** 3. Search for **GhanaPostGPS Geocoder** 4. Click **Install Plugin** ### Manual Installation 1. Download the latest release from the GitHub repository. 2. Unzip the archive into your QGIS plugins directory: - Linux/macOS: `~/.local/share/QGIS/QGIS3/profiles/default/python/plugins/` - Windows: `%APPDATA%\QGIS\QGIS3\profiles\default\python\plugins\` 3. Restart QGIS and enable the plugin from **Plugins → Manage and Install Plugins**. ## Usage After enabling the plugin, open it from **Vector → GhanaPostGPS Geocoder** (or the toolbar icon). The dialog exposes tabs for: - **Geocode**: enter a single GhanaPostGPS address to create a point on the map, or select a vector layer and a text field to batch-geocode. - **Reverse Geocode**: enter coordinates or pick a point layer to obtain GhanaPostGPS addresses with region/district/postcode/area/street attributes. - **Settings**: change the API endpoint if you need to use an alternative GhanaPostGPS service. ## Author **Ben Emunah Aikins** — ## Contributors - Precision GIS and Technology Consultancy Ltd. ## License This plugin is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. See LICENSE for detail …