Mauritania coordinate systems
6 EPSG coordinate systems used in Mauritania. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.
The 6 EPSG coordinate systems for Mauritania are based on Mauritania 1999 and IGN Astro 1960. The projection is UTM (Transverse Mercator) (6). Coordinates are in metres. UTM zones: 28N, 29N and 30N. Together they cover 14.7°N to 27.3°N, 18.0°W to 4.8°W.
Questions about Mauritania coordinates
- Which coordinate system is used in Mauritania?
- 6 EPSG systems are defined for Mauritania, on datums such as Mauritania 1999 and IGN Astro 1960. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
- Which UTM zone is Mauritania in?
- Mauritania is covered by UTM zones 28N, 29N and 30N. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.
- How do I convert Mauritania 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 Mauritania coordinates in metres or feet?
- All 6 are in metres. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.