Buka Passage
A narrow, fast-running strait separates Buka from Bougainville. On the map it is a thin line of water, yet it shapes daily life, trade and travel on both sides.
Minimalist map poster · Papua New Guinea
Buka Island Map Poster & Print
5.2310° S / 154.6102° E
A long, low island just north of Bougainville, separated from it by a narrow, fast-flowing channel.
- 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
Buka Island 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 Buka Island, 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
Buka Island at home
The island
About this Buka Island map poster
Buka Island lies at the northern end of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea, just across a slender strait from the much larger island of Bougainville itself. From above it is an elongated, largely low-lying island, green with gardens and plantations. Reefs fringe its shoreline, and small islands dot the water around it.
The Buka Passage, only a few hundred metres wide, carries strong tidal currents, and small boats cross it constantly. On its northern shore stands Buka town, the administrative centre of the autonomous region. Its streets, market and wharves along the passage form the only real urban grid on the island and the busiest point on the map.
Roads link Buka town with villages along the coast, and the airport lies close to the passage in the south. A Buka Island map poster works best when it includes the passage and the northern tip of Bougainville. The narrow channel, the town beside it and the long green island beyond then read together.
- Area
- 682 km²
- Coordinates
- 5.2310° S / 154.6102° E
- Region
- Buka Island, Island · Papua New Guinea
Buka town
The regional administrative centre spreads along the northern shore of the passage and holds the island's densest streets, its market and its main wharves.
Reef-fringed coast
Coral reefs and small islands edge much of Buka's shoreline, softening its outline and adding a scatter of fine shapes around the main island.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Buka Island
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 Buka Island
A map that means something
Buka is where much of Bougainville's public life now gathers, and it is home to families with relatives across Papua New Guinea and beyond. A poster of the island and its passage is a quiet, lasting reminder of home, or of a posting there for aid, government or church work.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can all be changed for a village name, a date or a message. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Download the $9 HD files to print locally, or order a matte poster from a print partner.
Order the Buka Island 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.
Buka Island map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Buka Island 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 Buka Island 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 Buka Island 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 Buka Island 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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