Vale de Açores Geodetic Marker

Geodetic Marker

Key Facts

  • Source: RGN
  • Coordinates: 40.39109397, -8.24618539
  • RGN sheet: 16D
  • Marker type: PILAR CILINDRICO S/ BASE CILINDRICA S/ DEPÓSITO
  • Top altitude: 152.63 m
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Vale de Açores Geodetic Marker is a point in the Portuguese National Geodetic Network (RGN), the reference network used for mapping, surveying and geographic measurement in Portugal.

Coordinates: 40° 23' 27.9383" N, 08° 14' 46.2674" W (40.39109397, -8.24618539). RGN identification: 1:50,000 sheet 16D, order 2, type PILAR CILINDRICO S/ BASE CILINDRICA S/ DEPÓSITO.

Altimetry: orthometric altitude at the top 152.63 m; at the base 121.93 m; ellipsoidal altitude at the top 207.83 m.

This record is based on official RGN coordinate data and is useful for understanding the landscape, planning map work or identifying a precise geographic reference point. Local access conditions can vary, so check the terrain before visiting.

RGN source ID: rgn-16d-vale-de-acores

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