# ST\_AsGeoJSON

## Syntax

```sql
ST_AsGeoJSON(g[, max_decimals[, options]])
```

## Description

Returns the given geometry *g* as a GeoJSON element. The optional *max\_decimals* limits the maximum number of decimals displayed.

The optional *options* flag can be set to `1` to add a bounding box to the output.

## Examples

```sql
SELECT ST_AsGeoJSON(ST_GeomFromText('POINT(5.3 7.2)'));
+-------------------------------------------------+
| ST_AsGeoJSON(ST_GeomFromText('POINT(5.3 7.2)')) |
+-------------------------------------------------+
| {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [5.3, 7.2]}    |
+-------------------------------------------------+
```

## See Also

* [ST\_GeomFromGeoJSON](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/geometry-constructors/geometry-constructors/st_geomfromgeojson)

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