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ApsaraDB RDS:ST_Y

Last Updated:Mar 28, 2026

Returns the y coordinate of a point object.

Syntax

float ST_Y(geometry aPoint);

Parameters

ParameterDescription
aPointThe point object to query.

Usage notes

  • The input must be a point object.

  • Returns NULL if the input is unavailable or invalid.

  • Supports 3D point objects and preserves z coordinates.

Examples

SELECT ST_Y('POINT(0 1 2 3)'::geometry);
 st_y
------
     1
(1 row)

The input POINT(0 1 2 3) has x=0, y=1, z=2, and m=3. ST_Y returns 1, which is the y coordinate.