---
title: "init(naturalLanguageQuery:region:)"
framework: mapkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "mapkit/mklocalsearch/request/init(naturallanguagequery:region:)"
---

# init(naturalLanguageQuery:region:)

Initializes and returns a local search request based on the provided string and region.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(naturalLanguageQuery: String, region: MKCoordinateRegion)
```

## Parameters

- `naturalLanguageQuery`: A string containing the desired search item.
- `region`: A map region that provides a hint as to where to search.

## See Also

### Initializing a natural language search request

- [init(naturalLanguageQuery:)](mapkit/mklocalsearch/request/init(naturallanguagequery:).md)