Altamira Cave Reference
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Altamira Cave Reference is a benchmark located in Spain, catalogued in the IGN dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #17 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 105.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.378000°, -4.125000°, corresponding to 43° 22′ 40.80″ N, 4° 7′ 30.00″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.
Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like Altamira Cave Reference to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.
Coordinate formats
| WGS84 (decimal) | 43.378000, -4.125000 |
| WGS84 (DMS) | 43° 22′ 40.80″ N, 4° 7′ 30.00″ W |
| UTM zone (approx.) | Zone 30N (approx.) |
| Elevation | 105.00 m |
| Precise conversion | Open in coordinate converter → |
Geodetic context in Spain
The national geodetic reference in Spain is maintained by Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN Spain). The active datum is ETRS89 / REGCAN95. Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in Spain you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.
Browse the full list of indexed control points in Spain from the country page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Altamira Cave Reference?
Altamira Cave Reference is a benchmark located in Spain, catalogued in the IGN network. It has the public identifier #17 and sits at an elevation of 105.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.
Where are the exact coordinates of Altamira Cave Reference?
The position of Altamira Cave Reference in WGS84 is 43.378000°, -4.125000° (decimal), or 43° 22′ 40.80″ N, 4° 7′ 30.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in Spain this falls approximately in UTM Zone 30N (approx.).
How can I reach and visit this benchmark?
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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?
This record has been community-verified 4 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.