Main highway
The road north from Cotonou passes straight through the town, organising the map and linking Allada with the coast and the interior.
Minimalist map poster · Benin
Allada Map Poster & Print
6.6655° N / 2.1514° E
A plateau town north of Cotonou, spread along the main highway through the heartland of the old Allada kingdom.
- 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
Allada 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 Allada, 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
Allada at home
The map
About this Allada map poster
Allada lies on a plateau in southern Benin, north of Cotonou, on the main highway that runs from the coast into the interior. It was the seat of the kingdom of Allada, a powerful state on this coast before the rise of Dahomey, and according to tradition the royal lineages of Dahomey and Porto-Novo traced their origins here.
The highway divides the town and forms the most prominent line on the map, with commercial activity gathered along it. Away from the road, streets become a looser network of lanes connecting compounds, markets and fields. The plateau is fairly level, so the pattern spreads evenly outward and fades gradually into farmland at the edges.
Allada is also often linked with Toussaint Louverture, whose father is said to have come from the region. An Allada map poster brings together a place of deep historical significance and a very readable modern layout, making it a meaningful print for people with roots in southern Benin and for anyone interested in the history of this coast.
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 6.6655° N / 2.1514° E
- Elevation
- 93 m
- Time zone
- Porto-Novo
- Region
- Allada, Benin
Compound lanes
Smaller streets and paths lead to family compounds in irregular clusters, giving the poster a detailed, organic texture on both sides of the road.
Plateau edges
The flat plateau lets the town spread evenly, so the outer map fades gradually into farmland rather than ending at a river or hill.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Allada
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 Allada
A map that means something
For families from Allada, and for the wider diaspora connected to this coast, a map of the town can be a quiet statement of origin. The title, subtitle and coordinates line can carry a family name, a date or a few words that matter to you.
Sand and Paper suit the warm tones of southern Benin, while Noir, Blueprint and Classic black & white offer stronger contrast. The digital files cost $9 and include six sizes as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF, and printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Allada 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.
Allada map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Allada 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 Allada 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 Allada 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 Allada 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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