v.19.8New Features
Implementation of Geohashencode and Geohashdecode Functions
Implementation ofgeohashEncodeandgeohashDecodefunctions. #5003 (Vasily Nemkov)
Why it matters
These functions provide users with efficient tools for spatial data processing by converting latitude and longitude values into geohash strings and vice versa. This enables easier spatial indexing, querying, and storage of location data within ClickHouse.How to use it
Use thegeohashEncode(latitude, longitude, precision) function to convert geographic coordinates into a geohash string. Use the geohashDecode(geohash_string) function to retrieve the original coordinates from a geohash string.