Sameplace

Sameplace is a term used across different contexts to indicate that two or more entities occupy the same geographic location or refer to a shared site. It functions as a generic descriptor rather than a fixed concept with a single definition, and its precise meaning depends on the domain in which it is used. In location data discussions, sameplace highlights co-located coordinates or overlapping features.

In geography and geographic information systems, co-location is the technical idea behind sameplace. Features that share identical or near-identical coordinates can arise from data collection, dataset merging, or deliberate grouping. Managing such duplicates is a data quality concern, often addressed through processes like entity resolution or spatial joins to ensure accurate representation and analysis.

In linguistics and discourse, sameplace can function as a deictic expression, pointing to a location already identified in conversation or text. It may also appear in descriptions of spatial relations and in explanations that reference a shared site or context.

As a label, brand name, or project title, sameplace or SamePlace may be used by organizations or products related to geography, location-based services, events, or collaboration tools. Because it is a generic term, its interpretation is highly contextual and can vary widely between applications.

See also: co-location, geolocation, spatial analysis, entity resolution, duplicate detection.