Ilek River
The Ilek curves past the city with a wooded floodplain, the main natural line on a map otherwise dominated by straight roads and open ground.
Minimalist map poster · Kazakhstan
Aktobe Map Poster & Print
50.2797° N / 57.2072° E
A steppe city beside the Ilek River, its wide grid spreading out across open, treeless country.
- 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
Aktobe 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 Aktobe, 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
Aktobe at home
The map
About this Aktobe map poster
Aktobe lies in the steppe of western Kazakhstan, and on a map, the openness of the land is as striking as the city itself. The built-up area forms a broad, fairly compact shape of wide avenues and large blocks, with the Ilek River curving along its edge. Beyond that, roads extend in long straight lines across country with very little to interrupt them.
The city began in 1869 as a Russian military fortification, and its name, often translated as "white hill," refers to the low rise on which that first post stood. Most of what is visible today dates from the twentieth century, when Aktobe grew into a regional industrial centre linked to the resources of the surrounding area.
Newer districts continue to spread outward, and the map shows their even, planned blocks next to the older centre. An Aktobe map poster works well because the setting is so clear: a firm urban shape, a single river, and the steppe on every side. It is a portrait of a city defined as much by space as by streets.
- Population
- 501,000
- Coordinates
- 50.2797° N / 57.2072° E
- Elevation
- 210 m
- Time zone
- Aqtobe
- Region
- Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Wide avenues
Long, generous avenues divide the centre into large blocks, a scale typical of cities planned on flat land with plenty of room to grow.
Steppe horizon
Outside the city, roads stretch across the empty steppe, leaving broad white space around the urban shape in the poster composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Aktobe
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 Aktobe
A map that means something
Aktobe is a place of wide skies and long distances, and its map keeps that feeling. It makes a strong, simple piece for someone who grew up in western Kazakhstan or has worked there.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand and Paper suit the steppe's calm, pale tones.
Order the Aktobe 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.
Aktobe map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Aktobe 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 Aktobe 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 Aktobe 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 Aktobe 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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