Lakes and pans
Shallow lakes and dams dot the town, each appearing as a smooth blank shape surrounded by curving residential streets, giving Benoni its nickname, the city of lakes.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Benoni Map Poster & Print
26.1885° S / 28.3208° E
A former gold-mining town on the East Rand, its suburbs scattered between shallow lakes, pans and old mine land.
- 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
Benoni 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 Benoni, 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
Benoni at home
The map
About this Benoni map poster
Benoni lies on the East Rand of Gauteng, part of the Ekurhuleni metropolitan area east of Johannesburg. It grew up in the late nineteenth century on the gold-bearing reef of the Witwatersrand, and mining shaped its early layout. Today it is a largely residential town, with a mix of older suburbs, newer developments and remnants of its industrial past.
It is often called the city of lakes. Numerous natural pans and man-made dams are scattered across the area, and on a map they appear as open irregular shapes interrupting the streets. Several of them were connected with mining activity, while others are natural features of the Highveld. O. R. Tambo International Airport lies close by to the north.
A Benoni map poster brings out this unusual pattern. Suburban streets wrap around lakes and pans, rail lines and main roads cross the area in long straight lines, and patches of open land hint at former mining sites. The actress Charlize Theron was born in Benoni, and for many locals the town's lakes are its most personal landmarks.
- Population
- 605,000
- Coordinates
- 26.1885° S / 28.3208° E
- Elevation
- 1641 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Benoni, South Africa
Mining legacy
Open ground and straight corridors mark where the gold industry once operated, contributing to a looser, more varied street pattern than a typical suburb.
East Rand setting
Benoni forms part of a continuous urban band along the reef, with main roads and rail lines tying it to neighbouring towns across Ekurhuleni.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Benoni
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 Benoni
A map that means something
For anyone who grew up by one of Benoni's lakes, a map of the town shows home in its most recognisable form. The scattered water shapes make the composition more interesting than most suburban maps.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a family name or date. Choose between Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, preview it free at 900 px, and then download or order a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Benoni 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.
Benoni map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Benoni 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 Benoni 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 Benoni 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 Benoni 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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