Madagascar coordinate systems
3 EPSG coordinate systems used in Madagascar. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.
The 3 EPSG coordinate systems for Madagascar are based on Tananarive and Tananarive (Paris). Projections used: UTM (Transverse Mercator) (2) and Oblique Mercator (1). Coordinates are in metres. UTM zones: 38S and 39S. Together they cover 26.6°S to 11.7°S, 42.5°E to 51.0°E.
Questions about Madagascar coordinates
- Which coordinate system is used in Madagascar?
- 3 EPSG systems are defined for Madagascar, on datums such as Tananarive and Tananarive (Paris). Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
- Which UTM zone is Madagascar in?
- Madagascar is covered by UTM zones 38S and 39S. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.
- How do I convert Madagascar 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 Madagascar coordinates in metres or feet?
- All 3 are in metres. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.