Shabelle meanders
The river crosses the frame in wide, looping bends. It is the most expressive line on the print and divides the town into two banks.
Minimalist map poster · Somalia
Afgooye Map Poster & Print
2.1381° N / 45.1212° E
A river town on the Shabelle northwest of Mogadishu, where the streets gather at a bridge crossing surrounded by irrigated farmland.
- 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
Afgooye 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 Afgooye, 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
Afgooye at home
The map
About this Afgooye map poster
Afgooye lies on the Shabelle River in Lower Shabeelle, about thirty kilometres northwest of Mogadishu. On the map, the river is the main feature. It winds through the area in loose curves, and the town grew around the point where the main road crosses it. Streets bunch together near the crossing and spread out further away.
The land along the Shabelle is some of Somalia's most productive farmland, and the fields and irrigation channels on either side give the surroundings a distinctive texture. Afgooye was once the seat of the Geledi Sultanate, and it has remained an important market and crossing point on the road inland from the capital. Its history is tied to its position on the river.
An Afgooye map poster highlights what makes the town a landmark: a winding river, a key crossing and roads heading off to the coast and the interior. Printed in monochrome, the meanders and the knot of streets at the bridge create a balanced composition, both clearly readable and personal for anyone with a connection to the town.
- Population
- 65,000
- Coordinates
- 2.1381° N / 45.1212° E
- Elevation
- 87 m
- Time zone
- Mogadishu
- Region
- Afgooye, Somalia
The crossing point
Streets gather where the road meets the river. That junction becomes the densest and most detailed part of the map.
Farmland pattern
Irrigated fields along both banks form a patchwork of plots and channels. It fills the space around the town with a fine, even texture.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Afgooye
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 Afgooye
A map that means something
Many Somalis abroad have family roots along the Shabelle, and a map of Afgooye brings the river and the town into a new home. It works as a conversation piece and as a private reminder of where a family comes from.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with a family name or a year. There are five styles to choose from, including the warm Sand and the dark Noir. Download HD files for $9 or order a printed poster shipped from partners in more than thirty countries.
Order the Afgooye 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.
Afgooye map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Afgooye 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 Afgooye 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 Afgooye 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 Afgooye 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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