Natural harbour
The broad Sierra Leone River estuary spreads north of the city, a large expanse of open water that gives the map a calm, spacious upper half.
Minimalist map poster · Sierra Leone
Freetown Map Poster & Print
8.4871° N / 13.2356° W
A capital between forested mountains and one of the largest natural harbours in the world, on a narrow peninsula
- 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
Freetown 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 Freetown, 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
Freetown at home
The map
About this Freetown map poster
Freetown was founded in 1792 as a settlement for formerly enslaved people from North America, Britain and elsewhere, and it became the capital of Sierra Leone. It lies on the northern shore of a mountainous peninsula. It faces the wide estuary of the Sierra Leone River, one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
Because the mountains rise steeply behind the city, Freetown is long and narrow. Its streets squeeze between the water and the slopes. The old centre sits around the harbour, and districts stretch east and west along the coast. Roads climb in bends up the hills, and the higher neighbourhoods look down across the estuary.
On the city's eastern side, Fourah Bay College, founded in 1827, is one of the oldest Western-style universities in West Africa. To the west the coast opens onto Lumley Beach and the Atlantic. A Freetown map poster shows a city pressed between mountains and water, its outline shaped as much by geography as by planning.
- Population
- 803,000
- Coordinates
- 8.4871° N / 13.2356° W
- Elevation
- 38 m
- Time zone
- Freetown
- Region
- Freetown, Sierra Leone
Mountain backdrop
The peninsula's hills rise directly behind the streets, so the built-up area ends against the slopes and roads snake upward in tight curves.
Coastal ribbon
Districts stretch along the shoreline from east to west, forming a long, narrow band that ends at Lumley Beach on the Atlantic coast.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Freetown
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 Freetown
A map that means something
Freetown's story of freedom and return gives its map a particular weight. It is a fitting piece for Sierra Leoneans at home and abroad, and for anyone who has lived between these hills and the harbour.
Choose your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, and one of five styles. Noir makes the harbour especially striking. Get a $9 digital download in six print sizes, or order a matte print, framed if you prefer.
Order the Freetown 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.
Freetown map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Freetown 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 Freetown 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 Freetown 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 Freetown 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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