# Area

## getArea

Returns the area in meter squared of a polygon.

```
mapInstance.getArea(coordinates)
```

### Parameter

| Required Parameter | Description                                                                 | Type       |
| ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
| coordinates        | Array of latitude/longitude. The array must contain at least 3 coordinates. | JSON Array |

### Example

```javascript
mapInstance.getArea(
   [
       {lng: -122.019807, lat: 45.632433},
       {lng: -122.019767, lat: 45.632453},
       {lng: -122.01971, lat: 45.632472}
   ])
```

### Return

Area value in meter squared