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# ST\_Y

## Syntax

```bnf
ST_Y(p)
Y(p)
```

## Description

Returns the Y-coordinate value for the point p as a double-precision number.

`ST_Y()` and `Y()` are synonyms.

## Examples

```sql
SET @pt = 'Point(56.7 53.34)';

SELECT Y(GeomFromText(@pt));
+----------------------+
| Y(GeomFromText(@pt)) |
+----------------------+
|                53.34 |
+----------------------+
```

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