Geohashing

Geohashing is a method for encoding a geographic location (latitude and longitude) into a compact string of characters that can also be used for various purposes including spatial indexing and geographic data representation. The technique uses a hierarchical grid system that divides the Earth into a series of boxes, each identified by a unique alphanumeric string. ### How Geohashing Works: 1. **Grid System**: The Earth is divided into a grid of rectangles. Each rectangle corresponds to a specific geographic area.