title: Google Places API Radius
body: <p>Why does the Google Places API provide more Points of Interests (POI) by providing a smaller radius? The definition of radius is noted below:</p>
  
  <p><strong>radius</strong> — Defines the distance (in meters) within which to bias place results. The maximum allowed radius is 50 000 meters. Results inside of this region will be ranked higher than results outside of the search circle; however, prominent results from outside of the search radius may be included.</p>
  
  <p>When using the API I get significantly more POIs by providing a radius of 50 vs. 200 meters. What is the "bias" that is mentioned in the definition above? Does anyone know how the radius meter search may translate to a zoom level when using Google Maps? Any information provided would be great. Thanks!</p>