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# contains(_:)

Returns a Boolean value indicating whether the geographic area contains the specified coordinate.

```
func contains(_ coordinate: CLLocationCoordinate2D) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`coordinate`

The coordinate to test against the region.

## Return Value

Returns <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true> if the coordinate lies within the region’s boundaries, or <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/false> if it doesn’t.

## Discussion

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