Umeå Open Data

API

Open data portal for Umeå city (Sweden) with public municipal datasets

Overview

RESTful API providing access to Umeå’s public datasets including traffic, environment, public services, and urban infrastructure. Supports JSON and CSV response formats. Use cases include urban planning research, local app development (e.g., public transport trackers), transparency initiatives, and educational projects analyzing northern Swedish city dynamics. Endpoints allow filtering and pagination for efficient data retrieval, enabling developers and researchers to integrate Umeå-specific data into applications or studies.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://opendata.umea.se/api/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON & CSV support
No authentication required
Filtering & pagination
Municipal dataset coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Umeå Open Data free to use?

Yes, all datasets are publicly available for free under open licenses like CC BY 4.0.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not required to access the public endpoints.

? What is the response format?

Responses are available in JSON and CSV formats, depending on the specific dataset.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Open Data

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free public access
⊕ Diverse city-specific datasets
⊕ Easy integration
⊕ Multiple data formats available

Cons

⊖ Umeå-specific only
⊖ Some datasets may be in Swedish
⊖ No formal SLA for uptime