Mangrove shoreline
The coast breaks into creeks and tidal channels rather than a clean beach line, creating a detailed, irregular edge that stands out in black and white.
Minimalist map poster · Gabon
Akanda Map Poster & Print
0.6073° N / 9.3293° E
A fast-growing coastal commune north of Libreville, its streets pushing toward mangrove creeks and the Gabon Estuary.
- 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
Akanda 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 Akanda, 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
Akanda at home
The map
About this Akanda map poster
Akanda lies just north of Libreville, on the peninsula between the Gabon Estuary and the Atlantic. It has grown quickly as the capital has spread outward, and much of its street network is recent. From above, new residential quarters reach toward a coastline that breaks up into creeks, inlets and mangrove channels.
An Akanda map poster captures a place still being filled in. Main roads carry traffic between the commune and central Libreville, while side streets branch into newer neighbourhoods at varied angles. Toward the water the built area stops and the coast turns into an intricate edge of mudflats and mangrove, where the land and the sea are hard to separate.
The commune shares its name with Akanda National Park, a protected area of mangroves and tidal flats on the nearby Mondah Bay coast known for its migratory birds. That closeness gives the map an unusual shape: dense suburban streets on one side and a ragged, watery shoreline on the other. The result is a portrait of a city edge meeting a coastal wetland.
- Population
- 42,000
- Coordinates
- 0.6073° N / 9.3293° E
- Elevation
- 291 m
- Time zone
- Libreville
- Region
- Akanda, Gabon
Road to Libreville
Main roads run south into the capital, the spine along which Akanda has grown as a residential extension of the Libreville area.
New neighbourhoods
Recently built quarters branch off the main roads at different angles, so the street pattern looks varied and still unfinished rather than planned in one grid.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Akanda
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 Akanda
A map that means something
Akanda suits people who live there or have lived there, often as part of greater Libreville, and anyone who knows the estuary coast. The map shows the home streets together with the mangrove edge that defines the area.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a family name, a move-in date or a simple caption, and choose one of five styles: Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Akanda 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.
Akanda map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Akanda 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 Akanda 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 Akanda 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 Akanda 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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