Cap-Vert peninsula
The city fills a hooked peninsula, with ocean on three sides and the mainland to the east, creating a strong, compact silhouette on the page.
Minimalist map poster · Senegal
Dakar Map Poster & Print
14.6937° N / 17.4441° W
A city at the tip of a peninsula reaching into the Atlantic, the westernmost point of mainland Africa.
- 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
Dakar 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 Dakar, 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
Dakar at home
The map
About this Dakar map poster
Dakar occupies the Cap-Vert peninsula, which pushes out into the Atlantic from the coast of Senegal. At its western end, the Pointe des Almadies is the westernmost point of the African mainland. On a map the city is almost surrounded by water, with the open ocean along the north and west and a sheltered bay and harbour to the south and east.
The historic centre, known as the Plateau, sits on the southern tip, with a regular colonial-era street grid, the port and the main government buildings. From there, the city extends north and west across the peninsula in a mix of planned districts and older neighbourhoods, and coastal roads follow the cliffs and beaches around the edges.
Near the western shore rise the two Mamelles hills, one topped by a lighthouse and the other by the African Renaissance Monument. Offshore lies the small island of Gorée, a UNESCO site associated with the Atlantic slave trade. A Dakar map poster includes that scatter of islands and headlands, which gives the city one of the most recognisable outlines in West Africa.
- Population
- 2.6 million
- Coordinates
- 14.6937° N / 17.4441° W
- Elevation
- 12 m
- Time zone
- Dakar
- Region
- Dakar, Senegal
The Plateau
At the southern tip, a tight grid of streets marks the old centre and administrative quarter, set right beside the port and the sheltered harbour.
Gorée and Ngor
Small islands sit off the coast, Gorée to the southeast near the harbour and Ngor off the western tip, adding details that frame the peninsula.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Dakar
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 Dakar
A map that means something
Dakar is a place people leave and return to, whether for work, family or study, and its peninsula shape is instantly recognisable. A map of the city holds the coastline, the Plateau and the islands in a single calm image.
Make it personal with a title, a subtitle and your own coordinates, perhaps naming a quarter or a date. Five styles are available, including Paper and Sand for warmer rooms, and the HD download covers six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and PDF files.
Order the Dakar 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.
Dakar map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Dakar 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 Dakar 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 Dakar 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 Dakar 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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