Compound mosaic
The old city is made of walled family compounds pressed closely together. Seen from above, they form an intricate cellular pattern cut by narrow lanes.
Minimalist map poster · Nigeria
Daura Map Poster & Print
13.0330° N / 8.3235° E
An old Hausa city in the northern Nigerian savanna, with winding lanes and compounds around the emir's palace and the historic well.
- 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
Daura 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 Daura, 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
Daura at home
The map
About this Daura map poster
Daura lies in Katsina State in the far north of Nigeria, near the border with Niger. From above, the old city is a dense mosaic of walled compounds. They are separated by narrow, winding lanes that open onto small squares. The emir's palace and the central mosque anchor the core, and newer, more regular neighbourhoods extend along the main roads leading out.
Daura holds a special place in Hausa history. It is regarded as one of the original seven Hausa states. According to tradition, Bayajidda killed a serpent at the Kusugu well here and then married the queen of Daura. The well is still an important landmark and a place visitors come to see.
A Daura map poster shows the fine grain of a Sahelian city: courtyards and compound walls packed tightly together, streets that follow old paths, and the open savanna beyond. It is a drawing with real historical weight, even at the scale of a small town.
- Population
- 25,000
- Coordinates
- 13.0330° N / 8.3235° E
- Elevation
- 475 m
- Time zone
- Lagos
- Region
- Daura, Nigeria
Palace and mosque core
The emir's palace and the central mosque form the traditional centre of Daura. The old streets converge on this area.
Kusugu well
The historic well from the Bayajidda legend lies within the town. It is small on the map but central to Daura's place in Hausa tradition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Daura
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 Daura
A map that means something
Daura carries deep meaning in Hausa history and identity. A map of the old city is a strong piece for anyone whose family comes from here or who values that heritage.
Set the title and subtitle to a family name, a date or a phrase in Hausa, and keep the coordinates. Choose Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Daura 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.
Daura map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Daura 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 Daura 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 Daura 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 Daura 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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