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Identifier	LON
Short name	LON
Dataset	CDDA
Table	Sites
Reference URL	http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/datasets/latest/CDDA/tables/sites/elements/LON
Name	Longitude
Definition	Geographical Co-ordinate in decimal degrees.
Methodology for obtaining data	Degrees west should be indicated with a minus sign. EEA will calculate coordinates where a country requests this service by using code "02" in the field 'CDDA_Coordinates_code'. It however requires that the site digital boundaries have been provided by the country.
Datatype	decimal
Maximum size	10
Decimal precision	7
Minimum inclusive value	-180
Maximum inclusive value	180
Public or Internal	Public attribute
Responsible	Marek STARON
Reporting obligation	[EEA AWP] Nationally designated areas (CDDA)
Is language used	No