# GEOGRAPHY\_LATITUDE

This function extracts the latitude portion of a `GeographyPoint`.

## Syntax

```
GEOGRAPHY_LATITUDE ( point )

```

## Arguments

* Any valid `GeographyPoint` or WKT string.

## Return Type

A float of the latitude value. If the object is invalid or not a point (say a path or polygon), returns NULL.

## Examples

```sql
SELECT GEOGRAPHY_LATITUDE("POINT(-73.94990499 40.69150746)") AS lat;

```

```output

+------------------+
| lat              |
+------------------+
| 40.6915074632948 |
+------------------+

```

## Related Topics

For more information about working with geospatial data, see [Working with Geospatial Features](https://docs.singlestore.com/db/v9.1/developer-resources/functional-extensions/working-with-geospatial-features.md).

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Modified at: February 24, 2023

Source: [/db/v9.1/reference/sql-reference/geospatial-functions/geography-latitude/](https://docs.singlestore.com/db/v9.1/reference/sql-reference/geospatial-functions/geography-latitude/)

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