Ocean coastline
A long, fairly straight shoreline runs along the western side of town. It gives the map a clean edge against the Indian Ocean.
Minimalist map poster · Sri Lanka
Chilaw Map Poster
A coastal town on Sri Lanka's west coast, set between the Indian Ocean and a quiet lagoon, with a straight coastline and fishing harbours
7.5758° N / 79.7953° E
- 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
Chilaw in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style is included in the same $9 price.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ HD filePrint-sharp
Every street in Chilaw, razor sharp
This is a crop of the real HD file at 100%. The paid download 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
Chilaw at home
The map
About this Chilaw map poster
Chilaw is a town on the west coast of Sri Lanka, in the North Western Province, north of Negombo. It lies on a narrow strip of land between the Indian Ocean and the Chilaw lagoon, and that position shapes the entire map. The coastline to the west is long and straight, while the lagoon to the east gives the town a softer, irregular edge.
Fishing has long been central to life here, and the shore is lined with boats and landing areas. The town is also known for its religious landmarks. Chilaw is the seat of a Catholic diocese, and the Munneswaram temple complex, one of the important Hindu shrines in the country, stands a short distance inland.
A Chilaw map poster brings together the ocean, the lagoon and the roads that run parallel to the coast. In black and white the town becomes a band of streets between two bodies of water. It is an unusually clear composition, and it gives the poster the calm, horizontal balance typical of coastal settlements.
- Population
- 25,000
- Coordinates
- 7.5758° N / 79.7953° E
- Elevation
- 8 m
- Time zone
- Colombo
- Region
- Chilaw, Sri Lanka
Chilaw lagoon
The lagoon east of the town forms an irregular body of water. It contrasts with the straight coast and frames the town from the inland side.
Coastal road
The main road north and south runs parallel to the sea. Streets branch off it toward the beach and the lagoon.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Chilaw
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
Free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. The HD version is 7,200 × 10,800 px, 300 DPI, no watermark.
Why Chilaw
A map that means something
Chilaw means a lot to Sri Lankans who grew up by the lagoon, and to families who fished this coast for generations. A map of the town is a simple, dignified reminder of where the water meets home.
You can add a title, subtitle and coordinates of your choice and pick one of five styles. Blueprint emphasises both lagoon and sea, while Classic black and white keeps the coastline crisp.
Get the Chilaw poster — $9What's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 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 cm (18 × 24″) | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″) | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 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.
Chilaw map poster — FAQ
Can I put our names or a date on the Chilaw poster?
Yes. Change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like — names, a date, a line of your own — and pick one of five styles.
What sizes is the Chilaw poster available in?
The HD purchase includes 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, A3, A2, 18×24″ and 24×36″, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF.
Is there a free version of the Chilaw map poster?
You can download a free 900 px preview with a watermark. The paid HD files have no watermark and are sharp enough for large prints.
How do I buy the Chilaw map poster?
Pick a style above, then choose Printed Poster (size and frame, free shipping) or Digital HD Files, and order in one step with secure checkout. Your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
Do you ship the Chilaw poster worldwide?
Yes — printed and framed posters ship free worldwide from the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries, usually in 3–7 business days. Or download the HD PDF and print it anywhere.
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