Itimbiri River
The broad river runs past the town and was its reason for existing. It carried boats downstream toward the Congo River and the wider network.
Minimalist map poster · DR Congo
Aketi Map Poster & Print
2.7388° N / 23.7833° E
A river port on the Itimbiri in northern DR Congo, its streets cut out of the dense equatorial forest.
- 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
Aketi 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 Aketi, 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
Aketi at home
The map
About this Aketi map poster
Aketi lies on the Itimbiri River in Bas-Uele province, in the north of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The river is the dominant feature on the map, a wide channel curving through lowland forest, and the town's streets spread out from its bank in a loose grid cleared from the surrounding vegetation.
In the colonial period, Aketi became a transport hub where river traffic met a narrow-gauge railway running inland toward the northeast, so goods could move between the Congo river network and the Uele region. Traces of the rail line and the port still shape the layout of the town.
An Aketi map poster shows a settlement defined by movement, where river and rail met, surrounded by land where roads are few. In black and white, the curve of the Itimbiri and the thin lines of the town's streets contrast sharply with the wide, empty forest around them.
- Population
- 61,000
- Coordinates
- 2.7388° N / 23.7833° E
- Elevation
- 380 m
- Time zone
- Lubumbashi
- Region
- Aketi, DR Congo
Rail and port
Aketi was built as a point where river transport met a railway heading inland. On the map, straight rail alignments contrast with the curving river.
Forest setting
Dense equatorial forest surrounds the town. On the map, it leaves wide blank areas that make Aketi look small and clearly defined.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Aketi
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 Aketi
A map that means something
For people from Aketi and Bas-Uele living elsewhere in the Congo or abroad, a map of the town and its river is a personal link to home. The strong shape of the Itimbiri makes a memorable, simple print.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with your own words. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, then download six print sizes for $9 or order a matte poster from a print partner.
Order the Aketi 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.
Aketi map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Aketi 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 Aketi 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 Aketi 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 Aketi 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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