Costa Rica coordinate systems
9 EPSG coordinate systems used in Costa Rica. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.
The 9 EPSG coordinate systems for Costa Rica are based on CR-SIRGAS, Ocotepeque 1935, CR05 and Costa Rica Norte and other datums. Projections used: Lambert Conformal Conic (4), Transverse Mercator (3) and UTM (Transverse Mercator) (2). Coordinates are in metres. UTM zones: 16N and 17N. Together they cover 2.1°N to 11.8°N, 90.5°W to 81.4°W.
- Costa Rica Norte 102221
- Costa Rica Sur 102222
- Costa Rica TM 90 102223
- CR-SIRGAS / CRTM05 8908
- CR-SIRGAS / UTM zone 16N 8909
- CR-SIRGAS / UTM zone 17N 8910
- CR05 / CRTM05 5367
- Ocotepeque 1935 / Costa Rica Norte 5456
- Ocotepeque 1935 / Costa Rica Sur 5457
Questions about Costa Rica coordinates
- Which coordinate system is used in Costa Rica?
- 9 EPSG systems are defined for Costa Rica, on datums such as CR-SIRGAS, Ocotepeque 1935 and CR05. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
- Which UTM zone is Costa Rica in?
- Costa Rica is covered by UTM zones 16N and 17N. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.
- How do I convert Costa Rica coordinates to latitude and longitude or Google Earth?
- Open the system's page below and type an easting and northing into the converter, or paste a whole spreadsheet into the free web app and choose the system by name or EPSG code. Save the result as KML or KMZ and open it in Google Earth.
- Are Costa Rica coordinates in metres or feet?
- All 9 are in metres. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.