# Map.setCenter

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Centers the map view at a given coordinates with the given zoom level.

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Returns the map.

| Usage | Returns |
|---|---|
| `Map.setCenter(lon, lat, *zoom*)` | ui.Map |

| Argument | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| `lon` | Number | The longitude of the center, in degrees. |
| `lat` | Number | The latitude of the center, in degrees. |
| `zoom` | Number, optional | The zoom level, from 0 to 24. |

## Examples

### Code Editor (JavaScript)

```javascript
// Set the position and optional zoom level of the map. Latitude must be
// within [-85, 85].
Map.setCenter(-123.6, 47.7, 9);
```