$geoIntersects

The $geoIntersects operator selects documents whose location field intersects with a specified GeoJSON object. This operator is useful when you want to find stores that intersect with a specific geographical area.

Syntax

{
  <location field>: {
    $geoIntersects: {
      $geometry: {
        type: <GeoJSON type>,
        coordinates: <coordinates>
      }
    }
  }
}

Parameters

Parameter Description
location field The field containing the GeoJSON object
type The GeoJSON object type (for example, "Polygon", "MultiPolygon")
coordinates The coordinates defining the GeoJSON object

Examples

Consider this sample document from the stores collection.

{
    "_id": "0fcc0bf0-ed18-4ab8-b558-9848e18058f4",
    "name": "First Up Consultants | Beverage Shop - Satterfieldmouth",
    "location": {
        "lat": -89.2384,
        "lon": -46.4012
    },
    "staff": {
        "totalStaff": {
            "fullTime": 8,
            "partTime": 20
        }
    },
    "sales": {
        "totalSales": 75670,
        "salesByCategory": [
            {
                "categoryName": "Wine Accessories",
                "totalSales": 34440
            },
            {
                "categoryName": "Bitters",
                "totalSales": 39496
            },
            {
                "categoryName": "Rum",
                "totalSales": 1734
            }
        ]
    },
    "promotionEvents": [
        {
            "eventName": "Unbeatable Bargain Bash",
            "promotionalDates": {
                "startDate": {
                    "Year": 2024,
                    "Month": 6,
                    "Day": 23
                },
                "endDate": {
                    "Year": 2024,
                    "Month": 7,
                    "Day": 2
                }
            },
            "discounts": [
                {
                    "categoryName": "Whiskey",
                    "discountPercentage": 7
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Bitters",
                    "discountPercentage": 15
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Brandy",
                    "discountPercentage": 8
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Sports Drinks",
                    "discountPercentage": 22
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Vodka",
                    "discountPercentage": 19
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "eventName": "Steal of a Deal Days",
            "promotionalDates": {
                "startDate": {
                    "Year": 2024,
                    "Month": 9,
                    "Day": 21
                },
                "endDate": {
                    "Year": 2024,
                    "Month": 9,
                    "Day": 29
                }
            },
            "discounts": [
                {
                    "categoryName": "Organic Wine",
                    "discountPercentage": 19
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "White Wine",
                    "discountPercentage": 20
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Sparkling Wine",
                    "discountPercentage": 19
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Whiskey",
                    "discountPercentage": 17
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Vodka",
                    "discountPercentage": 23
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}

Example 1 - Find stores that geographically intersect

For better performance, start with creating the required 2dsphere index.

db.stores.createIndex({ "location": "2dsphere" })

The example query find stores that intersect with a specific polygon area using the stores collection. This polygon encompasses several store locations from our dataset.

db.stores.find(
  {
    location: {
      $geoIntersects: {
        $geometry: {
          type: "Polygon",
          coordinates: [[
            [-80.0, -75.0],
            [-80.0, -70.0],
            [-55.0, -70.0],
            [-55.0, -75.0],
            [-80.0, -75.0]
          ]]
        }
      }
    }
  },
  {
    name: 1,
    location: 1
  }
).limit(2)

The query returns stores, whose locations intersect with the Polygon contour defined by the coordinates.

[
  {
    "_id": "6bba7117-d180-4584-b50c-a2f843e9c9ab",
    "name": "Wide World Importers | Craft Supply Mart - Heaneybury",
    "location": { "lat": -64.4843, "lon": -107.7003 },
    "city": "Heaneybury"
  },
  {
    "_id": "2fd37663-e0ff-41d0-9c5a-3aec86285daa",
    "name": "Relecloud | Cleaning Supply Closet - Patiencehaven",
    "location": { "lat": -70.6077, "lon": -105.9901 },
    "city": "Patiencehaven"
  }
]

The $geointersects operator is useful for the following scenarios:

  • Finding stores within a specific geographical boundary
  • Identifying service coverage areas
  • Planning delivery routes

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