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Identifier	Longitude_BW
Short name	Longitude_BW
RegistrationStatus	Released 16 October 2008
Reference URL	http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/dataelements/latest/Longitude_BW
Name	Longitude_BW
Definition	(X) International geographical co-ordinates in decimal degrees format.
Methodology for obtaining data	This is a required, not null field. Use the common geodetic datum ETRS89. WGS84 should be used for non-European parts of EU MS national territory only. Use negative values for coordinates west of the Greenwich Meridian (0°). Please round the coordinates to 4 decimal places. The bathing water must be located within country border.
Datatype	decimal
Maximum size	9
Decimal precision	4
Unit	decimal degrees
Minimum inclusive value	-180
Maximum inclusive value	180
Public or Internal	undefined
Owner (Accountable)
Responsible
CheckInNo	1