Two rivers
The Calabar River and the Great Kwa River flank the city on the west and east. They press the built-up area into a long strip of land between them.
Minimalist map poster · Nigeria
Calabar Map Poster & Print
4.9589° N / 8.3270° E
A riverside city on a strip of high ground between two waterways, its streets running down toward creeks and mangrove.
- 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
Calabar 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 Calabar, 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
Calabar at home
The map
About this Calabar map poster
Calabar sits on a stretch of higher ground between the Calabar River to the west and the Great Kwa River to the east, not far from where they reach the Cross River estuary. That setting gives the map its shape. The city runs long from north to south, with water, mangrove and creeks on either side and the main roads following the spine of the land.
The older quarters lie near the Calabar River waterfront, where the port and the marina first gave the city its importance. Further inland the pattern opens up into planned residential areas and wider avenues. On a monochrome print, the dense riverside streets, the broad water and the empty wetland edges stand in especially clear contrast.
For centuries Calabar was one of the most important ports on the Bight of Biafra. Today it is the capital of Cross River State, known for its December carnival and for the colonial-era Old Residency, now a museum. A Calabar map poster keeps the city's water-bound form in view, and that form defines Calabar more than any single building.
- Population
- 540,000
- Coordinates
- 4.9589° N / 8.3270° E
- Elevation
- 37 m
- Time zone
- Lagos
- Region
- Calabar, Nigeria
Riverside marina
Near the old centre, the waterfront along the Calabar River holds the port and the marina. This is the historic heart of the city and the point where its streets meet the water.
Wetland edges
Creeks and mangrove along the rivers leave the edges of the map largely open. They frame the network of roads with broad blank spaces of water and swamp.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Calabar
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 Calabar
A map that means something
Calabar is a city many people carry with them, whether they grew up there, studied at the university or came for the carnival season. A map of its river-bound streets is a quiet, specific reminder rather than a generic souvenir.
You can write your own title and subtitle, perhaps with a year or a family name, and keep or edit the coordinates. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and get all six print sizes in one $9 download, without any watermark.
Order the Calabar 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.
Calabar map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Calabar 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 Calabar 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 Calabar 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 Calabar 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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