---
title: "contains(_:)"
framework: corelocation
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "corelocation/clcircularregion/contains(_:)"
---

# contains(_:)

Returns a Boolean value indicating whether the geographic area contains the specified coordinate.

## Declaration

```swift
func contains(_ coordinate: CLLocationCoordinate2D) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

- `coordinate`: The coordinate to test against the region.

## Return Value

Return Value Returns true if the coordinate lies within the region’s boundaries, or false if it doesn’t.