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The tables in this category contain data for locations all over the world.

Account Access

Account TypeHas Access?
MapQuestGOYes
BasicYes
PlusYes
Business (& Enhanced)Yes
Business Plus (& Enhanced)Yes
EnterpriseYes

mqap.ntpois

POI locations for the U.S. and Canada.

Field NameField TypeDescription
idStringUnique record ID of the location
nameStringName of the location
addressStringAddress of the location
cityStringCity of the location
stateStringState of the location
postal_codeStringZip/Postal Code of the location
countryStringCountry of the location
phoneStringPhone number of the location
latDoubleLatitude of the location
lngDoubleLongitude of the location
disp_latDoubleDisplay latitude of the location
disp_lngDoubleDisplay longitude of the location
side_of_streetStringSide of street of the location (L: left, R: right, N: none)
group_sic_codeStringSIC code for the location. For SIC code values, see below.
group_sic_code_nameStringClassification name of the SIC code for the location

mqap.internationalpois

POI locations outside the U.S. and Canada.

Field NameField TypeDescription
idStringUnique record ID of the location
nameStringName of the location
addressStringAddress of the location
cityStringCity of the location
stateStringState of the location
postal_codeStringZip/Postal Code of the location
countryStringCountry of the location
phoneStringPhone number of the location
latDoubleLatitude of the location
lngDoubleLongitude of the location
disp_latDoubleDisplay latitude of the location
disp_lngDoubleDisplay longitude of the location
side_of_streetStringSide of street of the location (L: left, R: right, N: none)
navsicsStringSIC code for the location. For SIC code values, see below.
catsStringClassification name of the SIC code for the location

SIC Code Values

Values for the SIC codes found in the mqap.ntpois and mqap.internationalpois datasets.

group_sic_code / navsicsgroup_sic_code_name / cats
13901Agricultural Products
19101Farms
74220Veterinarians Dvm Vmd Public Health
75203Animal Shelters
75210Pet Services
97101Hunting & Fishing Preserves
97106Wildlife Conservation
149901Mining Companies
152130Construction Building Contractors
154235Buildings Factory
175203Flooring
203301Preserves (Manufacturers)
208401Wineries
274105Publishers
371102Automobile Manufacturers
399903Manufacturers
401190Train Stations
411101Airport Transportation Service
411902Ambulance Service
411904Car Service
411906Rescue Squads
411914Transportation Services
412101Taxis
413101Bus Lines
414201Buses Charter & Rental
421205Delivery Service
421401Moving Services
431101Post Offices
448290Ferry Terminals
449306Marinas
449903Boat Launching
451201Airline Companies
458106Airports
472401Tourist Information
472402Travel Agents
478502Scales Public
481302Telecommunications Services
481304Telephone Companies
491101Electric Companies
501209Buses-New & Used (Wholesale)
501210Recreational Vehicles Wholesale
501227Snowmobiles Wholesale & Distributors
502332Curtains Shower & Bath Wholesale
503999Construction Materials NEC (Wholesale)
504403Copiers
504498Office Equipment (Wholesale)
504704Medical Supplies
506304Security Control Equipment & Systems-Wholesale
508702Beauty Salons-Equipment & Supplies (Wholesale)
509312Recycling Centers (Wholesale)
512203Pharmaceutical Products Wholesale
514701Butchering (Wholesale)
516916Chemicals (Wholesale)
519402Cigar Cigarette & Tobacco Dealers-Wholesale
521107Windows
521135Electric Equipment & Supplies Retail
521138Home Centers
523107Paint Stores
525104Hardware Stores
526104Garden Centers
531102Department Stores
531104Retail Shops
531110Wholesale Clubs
533101Variety Stores
541101Food Markets
541103Convenience Stores
541105Grocery Stores
541108Grocers Health Foods
542101Seafood Markets
543102Farm Markets
546103Bakers Cake & Pie
546105Doughnuts
549910Food Specialties Retail
549999Miscellaneous Food Stores
551102(All) Auto Dealers
551105Truck Dealers-New
551108Vans Dealers
553129Automobile Accessories
554101Gas Stations
554103Truck Stops & Plazas
554112Electric Charging Station
555103Boat Equipment & Supplies
555104Boat Dealers
555107Yachts
557101All Terrain Vehicles
557106Motorcycle Dealers
564103Children's Clothing
565101Clothing Retail
566112Rubber & Plastic Footwear Retail
569913Sportswear
569919Tailors
571216Furniture Stores
571921Chinaware & Glassware Retail
571926Lighting Stores
571928Kitchen Accessories
572233Grills Barbecue
573117Electronic Equipment & Supplies Retail
573122Marine Electronic Equipment & Supplies Retail
573132Dvd Sales & Service
573401Computer Software
573402Computer Parts & Supplies
573608Musical Instruments
581203Ice Cream Parlors
581206Foods Carry Out
581208(All) Restaurants
581209Delicatessens
581212Caterers
581213Cafeterias
581214Cafes
581217Appetizers & Snacks Etc
581219Subs & Sandwiches
581223Banquet Rooms
581226Theatres Dinner
581228Coffee Shops
581236Tea Rooms
581248Juice Bars
581254Restaurants Cyber Cafes
581301Bars
581302Discotheques
581303Cocktail Lounges
581305Pubs
581307Comedy Clubs
581309Karaoke Clubs
591205Pharmacies
592103Wines Retail
593218Flea Markets
593229Pawn Shops
594142Bicycle Racks & Security Systems
594201Book Stores
594409Jewelers
594508Hobby & Model Shops
594517Toy Stores
594712Gift Shops
599201Florists
599504Opticians
599902Cell Phones
599929Pet Supplies
599931Factory Outlets
599940Wedding Supplies & Services
599969Art Galleries & Dealers
599972Monuments
602101Banks
609901Currency Exchanges
621111Investments
623102Stock Exchanges
628205Financial Planners
637104Government Pension Health/Welfare Funds
641112(All) Insurance
651201Shopping Centers & Malls
651301Condominiums
651303Apartments
651401Townhouses
653118Real Estate Agents
653123Housing Rental
655202Real Estate Developers
701101Hotels & Motels
701106Cottages & Cabins
701107Bed & Breakfasts
701108Chalet & Cabin Rentals
701110Skiing Centers & Resorts
701111Resorts
701116Villas
702103Hostels
703208Adventure Games & Activities
703301Campgrounds
721201Dry Cleaners
721999Laundry & Garment Services NEC
722121Photography
723102Manicurists
724101Barbers
726103Funeral Homes
729101Tax Return Preparation & Filing
731115Advertising Marketing
731908Distribution Services
734922House Cleaning
735922Toilets Portable
735999Misc Equipment Rental & Leasing
737101Computer Services
738114Traffic Control Services
738301News Service
738409Photo Laboratories Commercial
738931Convention & Meeting Facilities & Service
738999Business Services NEC
751401Auto Rental
752102Parking Garages
753201Auto Body Shops
753402Tire Service
753698Glass Replacement Shops
753812Truck Repair & Service
754201Car Washes
762902Appliances Household Major Repairing
769967Motorcycle Repair & Service
769999Repair Shops & Related Services NEC
783201Movie Theatres
783301Movie Theatres (drive-Ins)
784102Video & DVD Rental
792207Theatres Live
792213Concert Venues
792905Entertainment Bureaus
793301Bowling Centers
794104Stadiums Arenas & Athletic Fields
794801Race Tracks
794803Horse Racing
799101Health Clubs & Gyms
799290Golf Courses-Public Or Private
799302Casinos
799303Arcades
799601Amusement Places
799602Water Parks
799604Amusement Parks
799701Recreation Centers
799705Hockey Clubs
799712Flying Clubs
799714Beach & Cabana Clubs
799729Sports Recreational
799901Skating Rinks
799909Bicycles Renting
799910Baths Bath Houses Spas & Saunas
799912Billiard Parlors
799923Fairgrounds
799940Historical Places
799951Parks
799954Picnic Grounds
799968Horseback Riding
799969Swimming Pools Public
799971Tennis Courts Public
799984Squash Courts Public
801101(All) Doctors
802101(All) Dentists
805904Retirement Communities & Homes
805911Homes Personal Care Facility
805999Nursing & Personal Care NEC
806202Hospitals
806203Emergency Medical & Surgical Service
806998Specialty Hospitals Except Psychiatric
809916Blood Banks & Centers
811198Legal Services
821103Schools (K-12)
821107Schools With Special Academic Education
821115Technical Schools
822101Colleges & Universities
822298Junior Colleges & Technical Institutes
823106Libraries
824999Vocational Schools NEC
829902Driving Instruction
829912Language Schools
829919Art Schools
829924Culinary Schools
829950Hiking Backpacking & Mountaineering Service
829975Sports Tutoring
832268Soup Kitchens
835101Day Care
835102Preschools
836105Residential Care Homes
841201Museums
841204Planetariums
841206Cultural Centres
841211National Monuments
842201Zoos
842203Arboretums
842205Aquariums Public
861112Motoring Organisations
864108Clubs
864110Community Organizations
866104Church Organizations
866107(All) Places Of Worship
866112Synagogues
866114Mosques
866116Ashrams
869921Dance Clubs
871147Engineering
873101Research Labs
873122Laboratories Agricultural
873306Observatories
874838Industrial Developments
901006Beach
901010Cave
901014Forest
901023Ridge
901027Valley
902101Bay
902208Rapids
902209Reservoir
902212Swamp
903001Bridge
903002Building
903005Dam
903010Tower
911101Federal Government Executive Offices
911102State Government Executive Offices
911104City Government Executive Offices
919901Federal Government General Offices
919902State Government General Offices
919906Government Offices Native American
922301Federal Government Correctional Institutions
922404Fire & Rescue
962105Port Services
962107Transportation Authorities
963104City Government Regulation/Adm Comms/Utilities
971109Military Bases
972101Federal Government International Affairs
999333Tourist Attractions

Points of Interests - Count

The tables below show additional information about the mqap.ntpois table.

Contents

Total number of POIs by U.S. States and Territories

U.S. State/TerritoryCount
AK20,670
AL152,088
AR93,894
AZ164,800
CA1,145,241
CO177,291
CT132,415
DC35,187
DE30,221
FL684,027
GA316,345
GU134
HI42,211
IA114,465
ID49,359
IL455,262
IN204,920
KS104,839
KY133,435
LA155,653
MA253,657
MD188,521
ME49,378
MI311,113
MN187,181
MO196,511
MS94,565
MT41,459
NC317,748
ND27,447
NE67,273
NH53,389
NJ327,842
NM57,175
NV81,519
NY738,863
OH367,981
OK118,624
OR132,334
PA460,974
PR24,203
RI38,862
SC149,174
SD33,388
TN220,073
TX791,702
UT72,827
VA245,650
VI750
VT23,419
WA227,181
WI190,087
WV46,915
WY23,108

Total number of POIs by SIC Code

SIC CodeSIC LabelCount
13901Agricultural Products24,218
19101Farms1,336
74220Veterinarians Dvm Vmd Public Health39,954
75203Animal Shelters2,619
75210Pet Services35,535
97101Hunting & Fishing Preserves46
97106Wildlife Conservation319
149901Mining Companies3,761
152130Construction Building Contractors461,682
154235Buildings Factory38
175203Flooring42,138
203301Preserves (Manufacturers)801
208401Wineries6,946
274105Publishers13,788
371102Automobile Manufacturers358
399903Manufacturers71,336
401190Train Stations4,636
411101Airport Transportation Service2,852
411902Ambulance Service7,779
411904Car Service244,437
411906Rescue Squads590
411914Transportation Services92,967
412101Taxis22,215
413101Bus Lines4,737
414201Buses Charter & Rental3,233
421205Delivery Service37,913
421401Moving Services58,022
431101Post Offices31,233
448290Ferry Terminals840
449306Marinas3,359
449903Boat Launching2,133
451201Airline Companies11
458106Airports479
472401Tourist Information4,090
472402Travel Agents44,151
478502Scales Public1,432
481302Telecommunications Services15,928
481304Telephone Companies66,729
491101Electric Companies4,946
501209Buses-New & Used (Wholesale)23
501210Recreational Vehicles Wholesale9,655
501227Snowmobiles Wholesale & Distributors2,024
502332Curtains Shower & Bath Wholesale58,856
503999Construction Materials NEC (Wholesale)263,216
504403Copiers39,529
504498Office Equipment (Wholesale)42,081
504704Medical Supplies50,220
506304Security Control Equipment & Systems-Wholesale18,502
508702Beauty Salons-Equipment & Supplies (Wholesale)338,362
509312Recycling Centers (Wholesale)15,689
512203Pharmaceutical Products Wholesale2,358
514701Butchering (Wholesale)12,876
516916Chemicals (Wholesale)4,863
519402Cigar Cigarette & Tobacco Dealers-Wholesale37,457
521107Windows475
521135Electric Equipment & Supplies Retail67,546
521138Home Centers46,003
523107Paint Stores15,015
525104Hardware Stores28,789
526104Garden Centers35,376
531102Department Stores38,931
531104Retail Shops121,763
531110Wholesale Clubs12,339
533101Variety Stores38,081
541101Food Markets61,138
541103Convenience Stores34,900
541105Grocery Stores86,621
541108Grocers Health Foods12,830
542101Seafood Markets4,009
543102Farm Markets2
546103Bakers Cake & Pie32,449
546105Doughnuts8,279
549910Food Specialties Retail9,111
549999Miscellaneous Food Stores24,540
551102(All) Auto Dealers137,570
551105Truck Dealers-New1,664
551108Vans Dealers295
553129Automobile Accessories11,014
554101Gas Stations187,639
554103Truck Stops & Plazas1,254
554112Electric Charging Station9,032
555103Boat Equipment & Supplies1,614
555104Boat Dealers7,472
555107Yachts141
557101All Terrain Vehicles1
557106Motorcycle Dealers11,317
564103Children's Clothing9,256
565101Clothing Retail130,215
566112Rubber & Plastic Footwear Retail36,951
569913Sportswear71,814
569919Tailors43
571216Furniture Stores104,016
571921Chinaware & Glassware Retail8,130
571926Lighting Stores10,390
571928Kitchen Accessories16,146
572233Grills Barbecue14,192
573117Electronic Equipment & Supplies Retail56,537
573122Marine Electronic Equipment & Supplies Retail2
573132Dvd Sales & Service36,185
573401Computer Software2,563
573402Computer Parts & Supplies96,229
573608Musical Instruments17,372
581203Ice Cream Parlors17,970
581206Foods Carry Out16
581208(All) Restaurants474,134
581209Delicatessens20,714
581212Caterers13,546
581213Cafeterias1,004
581214Cafes56,929
581217Appetizers & Snacks Etc1,244
581219Subs & Sandwiches13,628
581223Banquet Rooms13,717
581226Theatres Dinner95
581228Coffee Shops30,241
581236Tea Rooms592
581248Juice Bars3,202
581254Restaurants Cyber Cafes1,462
581301Bars59,125
581302Discotheques224
581303Cocktail Lounges13,838
581305Pubs9,409
581307Comedy Clubs358
581309Karaoke Clubs9
591205Pharmacies102,403
592103Wines Retail43,604
593218Flea Markets124
593229Pawn Shops75
594142Bicycle Racks & Security Systems346
594201Book Stores20,366
594409Jewelers62,111
594508Hobby & Model Shops24,940
594517Toy Stores17,975
594712Gift Shops64,362
599201Florists33,900
599504Opticians21,872
599902Cell Phones62,971
599929Pet Supplies19,004
599931Factory Outlets7,515
599940Wedding Supplies & Services50
599969Art Galleries & Dealers30,224
599972Monuments667
602101Banks174,165
609901Currency Exchanges18,848
621111Investments131,911
623102Stock Exchanges919
628205Financial Planners81,182
637104Government Pension Health/Welfare Funds53,392
641112(All) Insurance241,406
651201Shopping Centers & Malls15,807
651301Condominiums7,470
651303Apartments16,838
651401Townhouses81
653118Real Estate Agents386,278
653123Housing Rental742
655202Real Estate Developers22,892
701101Hotels & Motels96,807
701106Cottages & Cabins2,397
701107Bed & Breakfasts10,771
701108Chalet & Cabin Rentals1
701110Skiing Centers & Resorts432
701111Resorts10,955
701116Villas4
702103Hostels688
703208Adventure Games & Activities40
703301Campgrounds10,250
721201Dry Cleaners45,845
721999Laundry & Garment Services NEC17,338
722121Photography37,639
723102Manicurists50,872
724101Barbers53,512
726103Funeral Homes29,711
729101Tax Return Preparation & Filing47,183
731115Advertising Marketing129,413
731908Distribution Services21,690
734922House Cleaning73,843
735922Toilets Portable28
735999Misc Equipment Rental & Leasing14,841
737101Computer Services53,593
738114Traffic Control Services4
738301News Service37,414
738409Photo Laboratories Commercial6,444
738931Convention & Meeting Facilities & Service4,306
738999Business Services NEC203,798
751401Auto Rental54,098
752102Parking Garages42,364
753201Auto Body Shops78,999
753402Tire Service47,302
753698Glass Replacement Shops18,624
753812Truck Repair & Service31,354
754201Car Washes24,201
762902Appliances Household Major Repairing4,736
769967Motorcycle Repair & Service6,430
769999Repair Shops & Related Services NEC10,100
783201Movie Theatres6,028
783301Movie Theatres (drive-Ins)23
784102Video & DVD Rental7,721
792207Theatres Live10,670
792213Concert Venues23
792905Entertainment Bureaus238
793301Bowling Centers4,281
794104Stadiums Arenas & Athletic Fields3,573
794801Race Tracks1,502
794803Horse Racing14
799101Health Clubs & Gyms85,116
799290Golf Courses-Public Or Private18,561
799302Casinos1,926
799303Arcades542
799601Amusement Places6,815
799602Water Parks2,592
799604Amusement Parks625
799701Recreation Centers967
799705Hockey Clubs197
799712Flying Clubs156
799714Beach & Cabana Clubs199
799729Sports Recreational6,212
799901Skating Rinks1,874
799909Bicycles Renting12
799910Baths Bath Houses Spas & Saunas443
799912Billiard Parlors7,262
799923Fairgrounds9
799940Historical Places222
799951Parks51,424
799954Picnic Grounds22
799968Horseback Riding5,409
799969Swimming Pools Public2,917
799971Tennis Courts Public1,429
799984Squash Courts Public13
801101(All) Doctors412,621
802101(All) Dentists153,963
805904Retirement Communities & Homes3,651
805911Homes Personal Care Facility133,387
805999Nursing & Personal Care NEC270,988
806202Hospitals49,614
806203Emergency Medical & Surgical Service1,139
806998Specialty Hospitals Except Psychiatric995
809916Blood Banks & Centers4
811198Legal Services318,059
821103Schools (K-12)133,832
821107Schools With Special Academic Education434
821115Technical Schools4,359
822101Colleges & Universities21,809
822298Junior Colleges & Technical Institutes3
823106Libraries20,432
824999Vocational Schools NEC11,783
829902Driving Instruction7,825
829912Language Schools1,926
829919Art Schools8,459
829924Culinary Schools456
829950Hiking Backpacking & Mountaineering Service54
829975Sports Tutoring20,007
832268Soup Kitchens39
835101Day Care94,190
835102Preschools19,436
836105Residential Care Homes2
841201Museums39,399
841204Planetariums5
841206Cultural Centres2,441
841211National Monuments2
842201Zoos184
842203Arboretums378
842205Aquariums Public87
861112Motoring Organisations196
864108Clubs22,908
864110Community Organizations16,964
866104Church Organizations322,369
866107(All) Places Of Worship53,548
866112Synagogues2,274
866114Mosques442
866116Ashrams1
869921Dance Clubs14,436
871147Engineering1,238
873101Research Labs26,119
873122Laboratories Agricultural36,832
873306Observatories3
874838Industrial Developments56
901006Beach3,429
901010Cave1
901014Forest1
901023Ridge6,102
901027Valley43,218
902101Bay3,534
902208Rapids346
902209Reservoir43,134
902212Swamp1,825
903001Bridge2
903002Building359
903005Dam1
903010Tower5
911101Federal Government Executive Offices18,873
911102State Government Executive Offices1
911104City Government Executive Offices42,700
919901Federal Government General Offices36,072
919902State Government General Offices9,199
919906Government Offices Native American3,230
922301Federal Government Correctional Institutions2,163
922404Fire & Rescue30,016
962105Port Services10,947
962107Transportation Authorities4,061
963104City Government Regulation/Adm Comms/Utilities46,624
971109Military Bases158
972101Federal Government International Affairs1,477
999333Tourist Attractions1,197
TOTAL10,353,514