Sultanate quarter
The historic heart of the Ouaddaï capital, with an irregular web of lanes around the old palace and mosque sites. It is the densest, least geometric part of the map.
Minimalist map poster · Chad
Abéché Map Poster & Print
13.8292° N / 20.8324° E
A low, sprawling Sahelian town of sandy lanes and walled compounds, crossed by seasonal wadis on the eastern Chadian plain
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Abéché in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Abéché, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Abéché at home
The map
About this Abéché map poster
Abéché is the main city of eastern Chad and the capital of Ouaddaï province. It stands on a dry plain far from the sea, and on a map it spreads out loosely rather than climbing upward. Lanes run between walled family compounds, and a handful of wider roads head out toward the rest of the region. Sandy wadis flow here only after the rains.
The town has a long political history. In the mid-nineteenth century it became the capital of the Ouaddaï Sultanate, one of the powerful Sahelian states of the region, and remains of the sultans' residence and old mosques still stand in the historic core. More recently Abéché has served as a logistics base for humanitarian operations in eastern Chad.
An Abéché map poster shows a city that does not follow a strict grid. The oldest quarters are made of irregular blocks, while the newer districts sit in looser rectangles farther out. The airport runway forms a clean, straight line on the edge. The result is an honest picture of a desert-edge town whose shape comes from climate, trade routes and centuries of regional power.
- Population
- 140,000
- Coordinates
- 13.8292° N / 20.8324° E
- Elevation
- 545 m
- Time zone
- Ndjamena
- Region
- Abéché, Chad
Seasonal wadis
Dry riverbeds wind through and around the town. They are drawn as soft, meandering bands that carry water only briefly during the rainy season.
Airport runway
A long, straight runway sits beside the built-up area. Its hard geometry contrasts with the organic street pattern and acts as a strong graphic anchor.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Abéché
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Abéché
A map that means something
Abéché is a place people carry with them: aid workers, researchers and families from Ouaddaï often have a lasting tie to it. A map poster keeps that connection in a calm, understated form that works in almost any room.
Add a personal title, the years you spent there or the coordinates, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand and Paper suit the dry, earthen character of the city especially well.
Order the Abéché posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Abéché map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Abéché poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Abéché poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Abéché poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Abéché poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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