Geodesy, topographic mapping.
Replaced by Corrego Alegre 1970-72 (datum code 6225). NIMA gives coordinates of origin as latitude: 19°50'15.14"S, longitude: 48°57'42.75"W.
Brazil - onshore - between 18°S and 27°30'S, also east of 54°W between 15°S and 18°S.
Definition: JSON
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