Main road
The main road through Bassila is the strongest line on the map. It connects the town with neighbouring communities, and shops and services gather along it.
Minimalist map poster · Benin
Bassila Map Poster & Print
9.0081° N / 1.6654° E
A town in central Benin's wooded hill country near the Togo border, with roads fanning out through forest and farmland.
- 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
Bassila 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 Bassila, 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
Bassila at home
The map
About this Bassila map poster
Bassila is the main town of a large commune in the Donga Department of central Benin, close to the border with Togo. The surrounding area is one of the more wooded parts of the country, with gallery forests along the streams and farmland cleared between them. The town serves as a market and administrative centre for villages spread across this landscape.
The map shows a loose, low-density pattern. A main road crosses the town, and smaller streets and tracks branch off into neighbourhoods of compounds and gardens. The edges are soft rather than sharp: houses gradually give way to fields, woodland and footpaths leading toward outlying villages and streams.
A Bassila map poster reflects a town rooted in its landscape rather than set apart from it. The roads and paths, the clusters of buildings and the open green space around them form an organic, balanced composition. It works well as a minimal black-and-white print, and at larger sizes the finer tracks become visible.
- Population
- 47,000
- Coordinates
- 9.0081° N / 1.6654° E
- Elevation
- 388 m
- Time zone
- Porto-Novo
- Region
- Bassila, Benin
Compound neighbourhoods
Homes are grouped in compounds with yards and gardens. This produces an irregular, cellular pattern of small blocks rather than a formal grid.
Forest and farmland
Around the town, the map opens into fields, woodland and stream valleys, crossed by tracks that lead to villages across the commune.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bassila
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 Bassila
A map that means something
For people from Bassila living in Cotonou, Parakou or abroad, a map of the town is a way to keep home close. It also makes a thoughtful gift for volunteers and researchers who spent time in the region.
Personalise the title and subtitle with a name, a date or a short dedication, and point the coordinates line to a family compound. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand to suit your room.
Order the Bassila 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.
Bassila map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bassila 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 Bassila 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 Bassila 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 Bassila 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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