ui.Map.setCenter

  • Centers the map view on the specified longitude and latitude coordinates.

  • Optionally allows setting the zoom level, otherwise uses the current zoom level.

  • Returns the ui.Map object, allowing for method chaining.

  • Latitude must be within the range of -85 to 85 degrees.

Centers the map view at the given coordinates with the given zoom level. If no zoom level is provided, it uses the most recent zoom level on the map.

Returns this ui.Map.

UsageReturns
Map.setCenter(lon, lat, zoom)ui.Map
ArgumentTypeDetails
this: ui.mapui.MapThe ui.Map instance.
lonNumberThe longitude of the center, in degrees.
latNumberThe latitude of the center, in degrees.
zoomNumber, optionalThe zoom level, from 0 to 24.

Examples

Code Editor (JavaScript)

// Define a ui.Map widget.
var map = ui.Map();

// Set the position and optional zoom level of the map. Latitude must be
// within [-85, 85].
map.setCenter({lon: -123.6, lat: 47.7, zoom: 9});
print(map);