---
title: "init(_:)"
framework: mapkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "mapkit/mkmappoint/init(_:)"
---

# init(_:)

Creates the map point data structure that corresponds to the specified coordinate.

## Declaration

```swift
init(_ coordinate: CLLocationCoordinate2D)
```

## Parameters

- `coordinate`: The coordinate containing the latitude and longitude values for the desired point.

## Return Value

Return Value The map point value that corresponds to the specified coordinate on a two-dimensional map projection.

## See Also

### Creating a map point

- [init()](mapkit/mkmappoint/init().md)
- [init(x:y:)](mapkit/mkmappoint/init(x:y:).md)