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Calamba: coordinates, UTM zone and magnetic declination

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

Latitude14°12′42.0″ N
Longitude121°09′55.0″ E
Decimal degrees14.21167, 121.16528
UTM zone51N · MC 123° E
UTM (WGS 84)E 302,020 · N 1,571,915
Scale factor (k)1.000085
Grid convergence−0.4506°
Magnetic declination (today)2.68° W · −2.3′/year
Geoid undulation (EGM2008)N = 44.90 m
Approximate elevation16 m
Time zoneAsia/Manila (UTC+8)
Population575,046

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
PTGG PTGG00PHLTaguig City, Philippines38 km
PTAG PTAG00PHLTaguig City, Philippines38 km
PIMO PIMO00PHLQuezon City, Philippines48 km

Tools to use here

FAQ

What UTM zone is Calamba in?

Calamba is in UTM zone 51N, with central meridian 123° E. In WGS 84, the city center is at E 302,020 m and N 1,571,915 m.

What is the magnetic declination in Calamba?

Today the magnetic declination in Calamba is 2.68° W, changing by −2.3′ 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 Calamba?

The geoid undulation (EGM2008) in Calamba is N = 44.90 m. To convert a GNSS height (ellipsoidal, h) to an approximate orthometric height: H = h − N.

Cities near Calamba

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