---
title: "Create a new geo area"
method: POST
path: "/v1/geo-areas"
tags: ["Geo Areas"]
---

# Create a new geo area

`POST /v1/geo-areas`

Create a new geographic area. Requires MANAGE_GEO_AREAS system access right.

## Request body

- GeoAreaCreateUpdate
  - `name` string, required — Geo area name (cannot be empty).
  - `comments` string — Optional comments.
  - `border` object[] — List of border coordinates defining the area polygon.
    - `latitude` number, double, required — Latitude in decimal degrees.
    - `longitude` number, double, required — Longitude in decimal degrees.

## Response `201`

Geo area created successfully.

- GeoArea
  - `id` integer — Unique geo area identifier.
  - `name` string — Geo area name.
  - `comments` string — Optional comments.
  - `border` object[] — List of border coordinates defining the area polygon.
    - `latitude` number, double — Latitude in decimal degrees.
    - `longitude` number, double — Longitude in decimal degrees.

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid request (missing or empty name).
- `401` — Unauthorized.
- `403` — Access denied.
- `500` — Internal server error.

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