---
title: "init(center:radius:)"
framework: mapkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "mapkit/mkcircle/init(center:radius:)"
---

# init(center:radius:)

Creates and returns a circle object using the specified coordinate and radius.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(center coord: CLLocationCoordinate2D, radius: CLLocationDistance)
```

## Parameters

- `coord`: The center point of the circle, specified as a latitude and longitude value.
- `radius`: The radius of the circle, measured in meters from the center point.

## Return Value

Return Value A circle overlay object.

## See Also

### Related Documentation

- [Location and Maps Programming Guide](apple-archive/documentation/UserExperience/Conceptual/LocationAwarenessPG/Introduction.md)

### Creating a circle overlay

- [init(mapRect:)](mapkit/mkcircle/init(maprect:).md)