Dome city
The older districts are a tight mesh of narrow lanes and low buildings, designed for shade and ventilation in the Saharan climate.
Minimalist map poster · Algeria
El Oued Map Poster & Print
33.3561° N / 6.8632° E
The city of a thousand domes in the Algerian Sahara, its streets set among sand dunes and sunken palm gardens
- 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
El Oued 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 El Oued, 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
El Oued at home
The map
About this El Oued map poster
El Oued lies in the Souf region of northeastern Algeria, on the edge of the Grand Erg Oriental, one of the largest sand seas in the Sahara. There is no river here despite the name. Water comes from the ground, and the city grew around oases hidden among the dunes.
The traditional architecture gave El Oued its nickname, the city of a thousand domes. Houses were roofed with small domes and vaults to cope with the heat and the lack of timber. Around the city, palm groves were planted in hollows dug into the sand, called ghouts, so the roots could reach the water table.
From above, an El Oued map poster shows an unusual pattern. It is a dense, irregular town surrounded by sand, with the edges broken by round and oval clearings where palm gardens once sat or still sit. It is a map shaped by desert life.
- Population
- 187,000
- Coordinates
- 33.3561° N / 6.8632° E
- Elevation
- 84 m
- Time zone
- Algiers
- Region
- El Oued, Algeria
Sunken palm gardens
Ghouts, palm groves dug into the dunes, appear as rounded patches around the town. They are a distinctive feature of the Souf region.
Sea of sand
Beyond the town, the street network quickly gives way to dunes. The poster leaves wide empty space that emphasises the desert setting.
Make it yours
Frame your part of El Oued
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 El Oued
A map that means something
El Oued is a map for Souf families at home and abroad and for travellers who have seen the Sahara up close. The contrast between town and desert makes a quiet, striking image.
The title, subtitle and coordinates can be written as you like. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Sand is a natural fit here.
Order the El Oued 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.
El Oued map poster — FAQ
How do I order the El Oued 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 El Oued 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 El Oued 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 El Oued 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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