Risāṅ Gumbo Himāl
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Risāṅ Gumbo Himāl is a mountain located in China, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #137541 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4627.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 27.980270°, 86.267110°, corresponding to 27° 58′ 48.97″ N, 86° 16′ 1.60″ 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 Risāṅ Gumbo Himāl 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) | 27.980270, 86.267110 |
| WGS84 (DMS) | 27° 58′ 48.97″ N, 86° 16′ 1.60″ E |
| UTM zone (approx.) | Zone 45N (approx.) |
| Elevation | 4627.00 m |
| Precise conversion | Open in coordinate converter → |
Geodetic context in China
China'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 China you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.
Browse the full list of indexed control points in China from the country page.
Nearby benchmarks
The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:
Frequently asked questions
What is Risāṅ Gumbo Himāl?
Risāṅ Gumbo Himāl is a mountain located in China, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database network. It has the public identifier #137541 and sits at an elevation of 4627.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.
Where are the exact coordinates of Risāṅ Gumbo Himāl?
The position of Risāṅ Gumbo Himāl in WGS84 is 27.980270°, 86.267110° (decimal), or 27° 58′ 48.97″ N, 86° 16′ 1.60″ E in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in China this falls approximately in UTM Zone 45N (approx.).
How can I reach and visit this mountain?
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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.