Lake peninsulas
Long headlands reach into Lake Kivu, each carrying its own neighbourhood. The city's edge becomes a run of bays and points that reads clearly in black and white.
Minimalist map poster · DR Congo
Bukavu Map Poster & Print
2.4908° S / 28.8428° E
A hilly city spread across green peninsulas at the southern tip of Lake Kivu, facing Rwanda across the Ruzizi
- 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
Bukavu 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 Bukavu, 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
Bukavu at home
The map
About this Bukavu map poster
Bukavu sits where Lake Kivu narrows at its southern end and drains into the Ruzizi River. The shoreline here is anything but straight. Several peninsulas reach into the water like the fingers of a hand, and the city has settled onto them and onto the steep hills behind. On a map the result is an intricate outline, half land and half lake.
Streets follow the slopes rather than a grid, winding up hillsides and along the ridges of each peninsula. The lower districts near the water hold older, colonial-era avenues and villas, while dense neighbourhoods climb higher. Across the narrow Ruzizi lies the Rwandan town of Rusizi, linked to Bukavu by bridges over the river.
Bukavu is the capital of South Kivu. It is also the gateway to Kahuzi-Biega National Park, known for its eastern lowland gorillas. Water dominates a Bukavu map poster. Lake bays sweep in between the headlands, giving it one of the most distinctive city shapes in Central Africa.
- Population
- 817,000
- Coordinates
- 2.4908° S / 28.8428° E
- Elevation
- 1631 m
- Time zone
- Lubumbashi
- Region
- Bukavu, DR Congo
Ruzizi border
The Ruzizi River leaves the lake at the city's edge and forms the border with Rwanda, a narrow line of water separating two countries on the map.
Hillside streets
Roads curl along the contours and climb in switchbacks, drawing loops and irregular curves instead of straight blocks across the steep ground above the lake.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bukavu
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 Bukavu
A map that means something
For people from Bukavu the lake is always there, and this map puts it at the centre. It makes a fitting gift for family members abroad, or for anyone who has worked in the Kivu region and remembers its shoreline.
Choose from five styles, including Noir for a dark lake or Paper for a softer tone, and personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line. Try the free 900 px watermarked preview, then download the full HD files for $9 or order a print.
Order the Bukavu 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.
Bukavu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bukavu 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 Bukavu 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 Bukavu 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 Bukavu 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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