This topic describes the ST_Point function. This function construct a point object by using coordinates.
Syntax
geometry ST_Point(float xLon , float yLat);Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| xLon | The x coordinate, which specifies the longitude of the point object. |
| yLat | The y coordinate, which specifies the latitude of the point object. |
Description
This function contains only the x and y coordinates. This function is equivalent to the ST_MakePoint function that is defined in the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) specification.
Examples
SELECT ST_AsText(ST_Point(116,40));
st_astext
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POINT(116 40)
(1 row)