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Tongi: coordinates, UTM zone and magnetic declination

Survey data sheet for Tongi (Bangladesh) for field work: coordinates, UTM zone, scale factor, grid convergence, today's magnetic declination and geoid undulation, computed for the city center.

Latitude23°53′29.5″ N
Longitude90°24′08.4″ E
Decimal degrees23.89154, 90.40232
UTM zone46N · MC 93° E
UTM (WGS 84)E 235,505 · N 2,644,648
Scale factor (k)1.000464
Grid convergence−1.0527°
Magnetic declination (today)0.35° W · +1.3′/year
Geoid undulation (EGM2008)N = −54.22 m
Approximate elevation13 m
Time zoneAsia/Dhaka (UTC+6)
Population337,579

Values for the city center (GeoNames coordinate). Declination from the World Magnetic Model 2025 for today's date; geoid from EGM2008. For an exact point, use the tools below.

Nearest GNSS reference stations (IGS)

StationLocationDistance
SHLG SHLG00INDShillong, India250 km
LHAZ LHAZ00CHNLhasa, China645 km
LCK4 LCK400INDLucknow, India1,006 km

Tools to use here

FAQ

What UTM zone is Tongi in?

Tongi is in UTM zone 46N, with central meridian 93° E. In WGS 84, the city center is at E 235,505 m and N 2,644,648 m.

What is the magnetic declination in Tongi?

Today the magnetic declination in Tongi is 0.35° W, changing by +1.3′ per year (WMM2025 model). To get the true azimuth, add the declination to the magnetic azimuth (East positive, West negative).

What is the geoid undulation in Tongi?

The geoid undulation (EGM2008) in Tongi is N = −54.22 m. To convert a GNSS height (ellipsoidal, h) to an approximate orthometric height: H = h − N.

Cities near Tongi

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