Põhjapunkti

Põhjapunkti is a term in Estonian that literally means the northern point. The base elements are põhja, meaning north, and punkt, meaning point. The genitive form põhjapunkti is used when referring to “the northern point of something,” for example in phrases like põhjapunkti koordinaadid (coordinates of the northern point).

In cartography and navigation, põhjapunkti is a descriptive label for the northernmost point of a defined area, such as a coastline, island, or political region. The exact location is determined by the context or the conventions of the mapping authority involved; there is no universally fixed definition attached to the term. As a descriptive term, it functions mainly as a reference point rather than a formal administrative designation.

Usage of the term can appear in geographic descriptions, historical narratives of exploration, or map annotations where the northern edge of a feature is being specified. Because it denotes a relative position rather than a specific gazetted boundary, the precise coordinates of a põhjapunkti may vary between maps or sources.

See also: lõunapunkt (south point), ida-punkt (east point), lääne-punkt (west point). The concept is primarily descriptive and expects clarification from the accompanying map or document to establish the exact northern point being referenced.