The Rova ridge
The royal compound crowns the highest hill of the old town. On the map, the lanes leading up to it twist tightly around the ridge, tracing the shape of the slope.
Minimalist map poster · Madagascar
Antananarivo Map Poster & Print
18.9137° S / 47.5361° E
A highland capital spread across ridges and hilltops, with rice paddies still filling the valleys between them
- 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
Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo, 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
Antananarivo at home
The map
About this Antananarivo map poster
Antananarivo is built at about 1,280 metres across a cluster of hills in Madagascar's central highlands. The map reflects that terrain closely: streets wind and double back up the slopes, long stairways connect the upper and lower town, and the flat valley floors around the city are still largely given over to rice paddies, which appear as open spaces veined with small channels.
The name is usually translated as the city of the thousand, after a garrison of a thousand warriors said to have guarded it. On the highest ridge stands the Rova, the royal compound of the Merina kingdom, whose rulers made the city their capital. It became the capital of Madagascar as a whole and has remained so since independence.
Below the ridges, the Avenue de l'Indépendance runs straight along a valley floor toward the Analakely market, and Lake Anosy lies to the south, its island monument linked to the shore. An Antananarivo map poster shows how the city climbs and descends, with tight hilltop lanes contrasting sharply against the flat, geometric pattern of the paddies below.
- Population
- 1.3 million
- Coordinates
- 18.9137° S / 47.5361° E
- Elevation
- 1274 m
- Time zone
- Antananarivo
- Region
- Antananarivo, Madagascar
Lake Anosy
A small lake south of the centre with an island monument joined to the shore by a causeway, a clean open shape among the city's denser blocks.
Avenue de l'Indépendance
This broad avenue follows the valley floor in a straight line from the railway station toward Analakely, one of the few long straight streets in a city shaped by hills.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Antananarivo
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 Antananarivo
A map that means something
Antananarivo is a map for Malagasy families at home and abroad, and for those who have lived in or visited the capital. The combination of hilltop lanes and flat rice fields gives it a texture unlike any other city, which translates well into a black-and-white print.
Personalise the title in Malagasy, French or English, add a date or name in the subtitle, and edit the coordinates line. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Paper softens the steep slopes into a quieter image.
Order the Antananarivo 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.
Antananarivo map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo 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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