Lagoon channel
The channel between Lake Nokoué and the sea splits Cotonou into two parts, crossed by bridges, and gives the city its most recognisable feature on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Benin
Cotonou Map Poster & Print
6.3654° N / 2.4183° E
A coastal city between the Atlantic and Lake Nokoué, split by a lagoon channel and anchored by its port
- 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
Cotonou 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 Cotonou, 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
Cotonou at home
The map
About this Cotonou map poster
Cotonou sits on a narrow strip of land between the Gulf of Guinea and Lake Nokoué, Benin's largest lagoon. A channel known as the Cotonou lagoon connects the lake to the sea and divides the city in two, with bridges joining the halves. The Atlantic beach runs straight along the southern edge, and the port stands at the waterfront.
Porto-Novo is the official capital of Benin, but Cotonou is its largest city and its economic centre, where most government institutions work. The Dantokpa market, one of the largest open-air markets in West Africa, sits beside the lagoon. On Lake Nokoué to the north, the stilt village of Ganvié is built entirely over water.
A Cotonou map poster is built on three horizontal bands: ocean, city and lake, with the lagoon channel cutting vertically between them. The streets fill every piece of dry land in a dense, irregular pattern. It is one of the most striking water-bound layouts in West Africa.
- Population
- 679,000
- Coordinates
- 6.3654° N / 2.4183° E
- Elevation
- 7 m
- Time zone
- Porto-Novo
- Region
- Cotonou, Benin
Atlantic shore
A long, straight beach forms the city's southern edge, with the port and its breakwaters breaking the line near the centre.
Lake Nokoué
The broad lagoon spreads north of the city, and its wide open water fills the top of the frame in contrast to the dense streets below.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Cotonou
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 Cotonou
A map that means something
Cotonou is the heart of modern Benin for many families, and its shape between lake and sea is unmistakable. A map records that geography in a form that lasts.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates with a name, a date or a neighbourhood. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Cotonou 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.
Cotonou map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Cotonou 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 Cotonou 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 Cotonou 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 Cotonou 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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