Buffalo River mouth
The river's deep, winding estuary holds the city's harbour. On the map its curves separate the centre from the southern bank and lead straight to the sea.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
East London Map Poster & Print
33.0153° S / 27.9116° E
A port city at the mouth of the Buffalo River, its streets spreading along a coastline of beaches and river inlets
- 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
East London 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 East London, 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
East London at home
The map
About this East London map poster
East London sits on South Africa's Indian Ocean coast in the Eastern Cape, and its map is framed by water on several sides. The Buffalo River meets the sea in a deep, curving mouth that holds the harbour, and further north-east the Nahoon River cuts another inlet through the coast. Between them, the city centre and residential suburbs spread over gently rolling land above a line of beaches.
The harbour is notable as South Africa's only major river port. The city is also linked to one of the best-known zoological discoveries of the twentieth century: in 1938 a coelacanth, a fish believed extinct for millions of years, was identified here after being caught offshore. The original specimen is kept at the East London Museum.
An East London map poster places the coastline and the two river mouths at the centre of the composition. The streets reach toward the sea in curving patterns, while the port and the river bend create strong shapes on the southern side. It is a map that feels open to the ocean.
- Population
- 479,000
- Coordinates
- 33.0153° S / 27.9116° E
- Elevation
- 48 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- East London, South Africa
Nahoon River
A second river mouth breaks the coastline north-east of the centre, with suburbs on the surrounding slopes and a beach at the point.
Ocean shoreline
A line of beaches and rocky points runs along the city's eastern side, giving the map a long, clean edge where land meets the Indian Ocean.
Make it yours
Frame your part of East London
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 East London
A map that means something
East London is a map for people who have lived by the Buffalo River, holidayed on its beaches, or left the Eastern Cape for somewhere far away. The coastline makes it instantly recognisable.
You can edit the title, subtitle and coordinates line to mark a date, a suburb or a family, and pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand suits the beaches.
Order the East London 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.
East London map poster — FAQ
How do I order the East London 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 East London 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 East London 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 East London 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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