Numbered microdistricts
The city is divided into large residential blocks that are known by number rather than by name. Their regular outlines give the poster a clear, modular pattern.
Minimalist map poster · Kazakhstan
Aktau Map Poster & Print
43.6611° N / 51.1739° E
A planned Soviet city on the Caspian shore, built in numbered microdistricts at the edge of a desert plateau.
- 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
Aktau 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 Aktau, 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
Aktau at home
The map
About this Aktau map poster
Aktau stands on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea, on the Mangyshlak peninsula in western Kazakhstan. The city was founded in the 1960s and built to a single plan, and its map shows this plainly. Large blocks sit back from the shoreline with broad roads between them, and the desert stretches inland without interruption.
Aktau is known for its addressing system. Most locations are identified by microdistrict, building and apartment numbers instead of street names, so a local address can be just three numbers. In the Soviet era the city was called Shevchenko, and a nuclear-powered plant desalinated seawater for its water supply. Its present name means white mountain in Kazakh.
An Aktau map poster brings out the geometry of the plan: evenly sized microdistricts, the long rocky coast, the port and the open plateau. It suits people who grew up in the numbered blocks, oil workers who spent years here, and anyone fascinated by a city built from scratch at the edge of the sea.
- Population
- 147,000
- Coordinates
- 43.6611° N / 51.1739° E
- Elevation
- 16 m
- Time zone
- Aqtau
- Region
- Aktau, Kazakhstan
Caspian coastline
The city meets the sea along a rocky shore with pale cliffs, the white mountain of its name. The coast is a clean edge between the grid and open water.
Seaport
Aktau's port is one of Kazakhstan's main harbours on the Caspian. Its piers and quays break up the coastline and connect the city with the other shores of the sea.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Aktau
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 Aktau
A map that means something
People remember Aktau precisely, often down to the microdistrict and building number. A map of the city makes that memory tangible and turns an unusual Soviet plan into a strong graphic image.
Use the title and subtitle for your microdistrict or the years you lived there, and set the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and buy the HD files for $9 or a printed poster.
Order the Aktau 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.
Aktau map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Aktau 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 Aktau 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 Aktau 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 Aktau 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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