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Manila: coordinates, UTM zone and magnetic declination

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

Latitude14°36′15.1″ N
Longitude120°58′55.9″ E
Decimal degrees14.60420, 120.98220
UTM zone51N · MC 123° E
UTM (WGS 84)E 282,638 · N 1,615,515
Scale factor (k)1.000184
Grid convergence−0.5090°
Magnetic declination (today)2.75° W · −2.3′/year
Geoid undulation (EGM2008)N = 43.17 m
Approximate elevation13 m
Time zoneAsia/Manila (UTC+8)
Population1,600,000

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
PTAG PTAG00PHLTaguig City, Philippines10 km
PTGG PTGG00PHLTaguig City, Philippines10 km
PIMO PIMO00PHLQuezon City, Philippines11 km

Tools to use here

FAQ

What UTM zone is Manila in?

Manila is in UTM zone 51N, with central meridian 123° E. In WGS 84, the city center is at E 282,638 m and N 1,615,515 m.

What is the magnetic declination in Manila?

Today the magnetic declination in Manila is 2.75° 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 Manila?

The geoid undulation (EGM2008) in Manila is N = 43.17 m. To convert a GNSS height (ellipsoidal, h) to an approximate orthometric height: H = h − N.

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