Airport runway
The runway of Amílcar Cabral International Airport runs just beside the town. This long straight line anchors the composition and explains much of Espargos's growth.
Minimalist map poster · Cabo Verde
Espargos Map Poster
16.7552° N / 22.9446° W
The small capital of Sal, set on a flat, dry island right beside the runway of its international airport.
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One city, five moods
Espargos in every style
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Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Espargos, 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
Espargos at home
The map
About this Espargos map poster
Espargos is the main town of Sal, one of the Barlavento islands of Cabo Verde. Sal is low and arid, with very little relief, and from above the town looks like a compact cluster of streets on open, pale ground. The most prominent shape nearby is the long runway of Amílcar Cabral International Airport, which for decades made Sal the main entry point to the archipelago.
The town grew alongside the airport, and its layout is practical rather than ceremonial. There is a central area of short blocks, newer neighbourhoods spreading outward, and roads leading west to Palmeira and south to Santa Maria and its beaches. East of town lie the salt pans of Pedra de Lume, set inside an old volcanic crater, which gave the island its name.
An Espargos map poster captures the geometry of a desert island town, where the built-up area ends sharply and empty land takes over. In a minimal print the runway reads as a single bold stroke and the streets as a dense knot. The surrounding island becomes a wide field of quiet space.
- Population
- 25,000
- Coordinates
- 16.7552° N / 22.9446° W
- Elevation
- 53 m
- Time zone
- Cape Verde
- Region
- Espargos, Cabo Verde
Compact centre
Short blocks and narrow streets form a dense core. Newer residential areas surround it and thin out as they meet the open, stony ground.
Roads to the coast
Main roads leave town toward the harbour at Palmeira and the resort town of Santa Maria. A few lines are enough to draw the island's whole framework.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Espargos
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 Espargos
A map that means something
Many visitors first set foot in Cabo Verde here, and many islanders call Espargos home. A map of the town is a reminder of arrival, of work, or of a family base on an island shaped by wind, salt and sea.
Add a title, a subtitle such as a travel date and your own coordinates line, then choose from five styles. Sand and Paper suit the island's pale tones, while Noir gives the runway extra contrast. HD files cost $9 and cover six print sizes.
Order the Espargos posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 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 cm (18 × 24″) | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″) | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 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.
Espargos map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Espargos 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 Espargos 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 {printFrom}, shipping included.
Can I order the Espargos 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 {framedFrom}, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free worldwide. 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.
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 Espargos 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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