Bayt al Farā

SYGeoNameshistoric_siteunknown#447446
Latitude
35.129320°
Longitude
36.749730°
Ortho h
277.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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GeoNames ID 8181860 · Feature S.HSTS

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Bayt al Farā is a historic_site located in SY, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #447446 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 277.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.129320°, 36.749730°, corresponding to 35° 7′ 45.55″ N, 36° 44′ 59.03″ E 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 Bayt al Farā 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)35.129320, 36.749730
WGS84 (DMS)35° 7′ 45.55″ N, 36° 44′ 59.03″ E
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 37N (approx.)
Elevation277.00 m
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Geodetic context in SY

SY's national mapping agency maintains the official geodetic network used for cadastral and engineering surveys. 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 SY you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in SY from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Khānāt Sūq aţ Ţawīl
0.1 km away · SY
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Sūq aţ Ţawīl
0.2 km away · SY
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Khān As‘ad Bāshā
0.3 km away · SY
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Nawā‘īr al Jisrah wa al Ma’mūrīyah
0.5 km away · SY
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Khān Rustam Bāshā
0.5 km away · SY
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Qubbat al Bārizī
0.7 km away · SY

Frequently asked questions

What is Bayt al Farā?

Bayt al Farā is a historic_site located in SY, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database network. It has the public identifier #447446 and sits at an elevation of 277.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Bayt al Farā?

The position of Bayt al Farā in WGS84 is 35.129320°, 36.749730° (decimal), or 35° 7′ 45.55″ N, 36° 44′ 59.03″ E in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in SY this falls approximately in UTM Zone 37N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this historic_site?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 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.

Original source: this record was imported from geonames. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.