The Fon's palace
The palace complex forms a distinct enclosure near the centre of Bafut, a historic group of buildings and courtyards that anchors the whole map.
Minimalist map poster · Cameroon
Bafut Map Poster & Print
6.0833° N / 10.1000° E
A Grassfields kingdom town north of Bamenda, its roads spread over green hills around the historic palace of the Fon
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- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Bafut in every style
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Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Bafut, 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
Bafut at home
The map
About this Bafut map poster
Bafut lies in the North-West Region of Cameroon, a short drive north of Bamenda, in the high, rolling country known as the Grassfields. It is the seat of one of the region's best-known traditional kingdoms, ruled by the Fon of Bafut, and the town is organised less as a grid than as a spread of quarters, compounds and farms linked by roads across hills and valleys.
At its heart stands the Fon's palace, a large complex of traditional buildings that includes the sacred Achum shrine and has been proposed for UNESCO World Heritage status. Bafut also has a place in English literature: the naturalist Gerald Durrell stayed here with the Fon in the late 1940s and described the visit in his book The Bafut Beagles.
A Bafut map poster shows how a traditional capital sits within its landscape. The palace area forms a focal point, roads curve across the hills toward surrounding villages, and the fine lines of streams and footpaths fill the valleys between them. In monochrome it reads as a quiet, detailed portrait of Grassfields country.
- Population
- 26,000
- Coordinates
- 6.0833° N / 10.1000° E
- Elevation
- 1193 m
- Time zone
- Douala
- Region
- Bafut, Cameroon
Hills and valleys
Roads and settlements follow the ridges and slopes of the Grassfields, while streams run through the valleys, giving the poster a layered, flowing structure.
Road to Bamenda
The main road south to Bamenda links Bafut with the regional capital, a clear line that ties the kingdom to the wider North-West Region.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bafut
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 Bafut
A map that means something
For people from Bafut at home or abroad, and for readers who first met the place through Durrell's book, the town carries real meaning. A map honours its traditional heart and its setting in a plain, respectful way.
Add a title, a subtitle such as a family name or date, and the coordinates line, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download the $9 HD files or order a printed poster on matte paper with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Bafut 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.
Bafut map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bafut 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 Bafut 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 Bafut 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 Bafut 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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