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EPSG:3035 — ETRS89-extended / LAEA Europe

ETRS89-extended / LAEA Europe — the equal-area projection mandated by the EU INSPIRE Directive for pan-European thematic data.

Code
EPSG:3035
Type
Projected
Area
Europe - LCC & LAEA

PROJ definition

+proj=laea +lat_0=52 +lon_0=10 +x_0=4321000 +y_0=3210000 +ellps=GRS80 +units=m +no_defs +type=crs

Geographic bounds

W -35.58°   S 24.6°   E 44.83°   N 84.73°

Convert coordinates with EPSG:3035

Official EPSG transformations for ETRS89-extended / LAEA Europe

Datum transformations involving EPSG:3035 published in the EPSG dataset, with parameters, accuracy and area of use:

About EPSG:3035

EPSG:3035 is the ETRS89 Lambert Azimuthal Equal-Area projection covering the whole of Europe, with projection centre 52°N 10°E, false easting 4,321,000 m and false northing 3,210,000 m. Adopted by the European Commission as the standard CRS for pan-European raster and statistical datasets under the INSPIRE Directive.

LAEA preserves area exactly, making it ideal for thematic mapping at continental scale: population density, land cover (Corine), agricultural statistics (Eurostat) and environmental indicators (EEA). It is paired with EPSG:3034 (ETRS89-extended / LCC Europe) — the conformal Lambert variant used for navigation-style maps that need accurate angles.

Common use cases

  • Eurostat statistical maps (NUTS regions, demography)
  • Corine Land Cover and EEA environmental datasets
  • INSPIRE Annex II thematic data
  • Pan-European raster harmonisation

Common transformations from EPSG:3035

Frequently asked questions

Why does INSPIRE require LAEA?
INSPIRE requires an equal-area projection so that statistical data (rates per unit area, densities) compare correctly across the EU. LAEA was chosen as the optimal equal-area projection for Europe's geometry.
What is the proj4 string for EPSG:3035?
The proj4 definition for EPSG:3035 is: +proj=laea +lat_0=52 +lon_0=10 +x_0=4321000 +y_0=3210000 +ellps=GRS80 +units=m +no_defs +type=crs
Where is EPSG:3035 used?
EPSG:3035 (ETRS89-extended / LAEA Europe) is defined for the area: Europe - LCC & LAEA.