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# MKMetersPerMapPointAtLatitude(_:)

Returns the distance that one map point spans at the specified latitude.

```
func MKMetersPerMapPointAtLatitude(_ latitude: CLLocationDegrees) -> CLLocationDistance
```

## Parameters

`latitude`

The latitude for which to return the value.

## Return Value

The distance (in meters) spanned by a single map point.

## Discussion

The distance between map points decreases as the latitude approaches the poles. This relationship parallels the relationship between longitudinal coordinates at different latitudes.

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