Area
The surface size of a polygon, usually reported in square meters or square kilometers.
Category: Geometry
Definition (expanded)
Area depends on CRS and method. Computing area directly on lon/lat degrees can be misleading at high latitudes. For ordering or compliance workflows, verify area calculations in the CRS and method required by your pipeline.
Related terms
CRS (Coordinate Reference System)A definition of how coordinates map to real locations on Earth, including projection, datum, and units.EPSG:4326 (WGS84 lon/lat)A common coordinate reference system using longitude/latitude on WGS84.GeodesicMeasurements or operations computed on the curved Earth model rather than a flat plane.PolygonA closed area geometry defined by an exterior ring and optional interior rings (holes).