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ST_NPoints

Introduction: Returns the number of points (vertices) in a geography object.

ST_NPoints on a global polyline with 4 vertices

Format:

ST_NPoints (A: Geography)

Return type: Integer

Since: v1.9.1

SQL Example

SELECT ST_NPoints(ST_GeogFromWKT('LINESTRING (0 0, 1 1, 2 2)'));

Output:

3