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# altitude

The altitude above the ground, in meters.

```
var altitude: CLLocationDistance { get set }
```

## Discussion

The value you specify for this property can’t be less than `0`.

Changing this property may also change the maximum pitch for the map. If the current pitch value exceeds the new maximum, the class clamps the [`pitch`](/documentation/MapKit/MKMapCamera/pitch) property to the new maximum.

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