Atlantic shoreline
The city's western edge is a long, almost straight stretch of coast, drawn as a clean boundary between the street network and the open ocean.
Minimalist map poster · Angola
Benguela Map Poster & Print
12.5767° S / 13.4027° E
A coastal Angolan city of long avenues running down to the Atlantic, set on a flat plain between river valleys.
- 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
Benguela 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 Benguela, 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
Benguela at home
The map
About this Benguela map poster
Benguela spreads across a flat coastal plain on Angola's Atlantic shore. From above, the city meets the ocean along a long, gentle beachfront, and its older centre is laid out in a regular colonial grid of wide streets and generous blocks. Newer neighbourhoods extend inland in a looser pattern, and the main road north leads toward Catumbela and the port city of Lobito.
Founded by the Portuguese in 1617, Benguela is one of the oldest European-founded cities in southern Africa, and for centuries it was a trading port. The Benguela Railway, which begins at nearby Lobito, passes through the city on its long route inland toward the east. Benguela is also known for the flowering acacia trees along its avenues.
A Benguela map poster keeps the city's calm geometry: the straight coastline, the measured grid, and the fading edges where town gives way to dry countryside. Without colour, the relationship between sea and street is what remains, and it gives the print a spacious, horizontal feeling well suited to a wide wall or a quiet corner.
- Population
- 555,000
- Coordinates
- 12.5767° S / 13.4027° E
- Elevation
- 30 m
- Time zone
- Luanda
- Region
- Benguela, Angola
Colonial grid
The historic centre follows a regular plan of broad avenues and rectangular blocks, still clearly visible as the most orderly part of the city on the map.
Railway corridor
The line of the Benguela Railway runs through the urban area on its way inland, a steady track that adds a long, continuous stroke to the composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Benguela
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 Benguela
A map that means something
Benguela resonates with Angolans at home and abroad, and with Portuguese-speaking families who once lived along this coast. A map of its streets and shoreline is a subtle, personal reminder of a city tied to the sea and to long journeys inland.
Adjust the title, subtitle and coordinates line to add a name, a neighbourhood or a date, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Preview it free at 900 px, then download the $9 files or order a print.
Order the Benguela 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.
Benguela map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Benguela 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 Benguela 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 Benguela 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 Benguela 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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