The harbour bay
The port curves along a sheltered bay, and its piers and quays reach into the water as crisp geometric shapes against the plain line of the shore.
Minimalist map poster · Eritrea
Assab Map Poster & Print
13.0092° N / 42.7394° E
A Red Sea port on a shallow bay, its streets and quays set against open desert and a coastline scattered with islets
- 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
Assab 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 Assab, 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
Assab at home
The map
About this Assab map poster
Assab lies on the Red Sea coast of southern Eritrea, not far from the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. The map is defined by the meeting of land and water. A curved bay holds the port, and the town's streets spread inland across flat, arid ground, with small islands scattered offshore. Beyond the built-up area there is almost nothing but desert plain.
The bay played a role in modern colonial history. In 1869 an Italian shipping company bought land here, and Assab became Italy's first foothold in the Horn of Africa. Later, the port and its refinery handled much of Ethiopia's trade until the border war of 1998 closed that route.
An Assab map poster captures a town shaped by function: quays, piers and harbour works along the water, and a rational street layout behind them. The contrast between the fine lines of the town and the empty ground around it makes for a strong, graphic print.
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- 13.0092° N / 42.7394° E
- Elevation
- 22 m
- Time zone
- Asmara
- Region
- Assab, Eritrea
Offshore islets
Small islands dot the water beyond the coast, breaking up the sea surface and adding detail to the poster's broad expanse of water.
Desert edge
Inland, the streets simply stop at open ground. The sharp boundary between town and arid plain gives the map a stark, clear outline.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Assab
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 Assab
A map that means something
For Eritreans abroad, for people who once worked at the port, or for anyone interested in the Red Sea and its trade routes, this map is a clear, uncluttered record of a coastal town that few people know well.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line are yours to change. Choose from five styles, including Blueprint, which suits a harbour town. Each $9 download includes 300 DPI PNG and PDF files in six sizes, from 30×40 cm to 24×36″.
Order the Assab 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.
Assab map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Assab 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 Assab 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 Assab 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 Assab 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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