Guatemala: coordinate systems
2 current national systems, and 6 regional or world-wide systems that also cover this country. Every code opens its page: definition, parameters, proj4, WKT.
Projected systems 2
Plane X/Y coordinates (Easting, Northing), most often in metres: what plans, cadastre and surveys use.
| Code | Name | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| EPSG:5459 | Ocotepeque 1935 / Guatemala Sur | Converts here |
| EPSG:5559 | Ocotepeque 1935 / Guatemala Norte | Converts here |
Regional and world-wide systems that also cover this country 6
UTM zones, continental grids and frames shared with other countries.
| Code | Name | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| EPSG:4267 | NAD27 | Converts here |
| EPSG:5451 | Ocotepeque 1935 | Converts here |
| EPSG:26715 | NAD27 / UTM zone 15N | Converts here |
| EPSG:26716 | NAD27 / UTM zone 16N | Converts here |
| EPSG:32615 | WGS 84 / UTM zone 15N | Converts here |
| EPSG:32616 | WGS 84 / UTM zone 16N | Converts here |
Which system should I use?
For a plan or a survey in this country, use the national system named by the specification or the cadastre. A UTM zone suits a project that spills over national zones; WGS 84 (EPSG:4326) is for exchanging with a GPS.