Algoa Bay coast
A long curving shoreline defines the eastern edge of the map, with the harbour, the beachfront roads and the Summerstrand beaches following the sweep of the bay.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
33.9611° S / 25.6149° E
A long Algoa Bay shoreline, a hilltop old town above the harbour and suburbs climbing inland.

One city, five moods
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The map
Gqeberha, known until 2021 as Port Elizabeth, runs along the western shore of Algoa Bay on South Africa's southeastern coast. The city centre and harbour sit close to the water, while the old town climbs a steep slope behind them. From there, suburbs extend south along the beaches toward Summerstrand and inland across rising ground.
On the hill above the centre, the Donkin Reserve holds a lighthouse and a stone pyramid raised by the acting governor of the Cape Colony in memory of his wife, Elizabeth, after whom the city was once named. To the south the Baakens River cuts a green valley through the suburbs, a natural corridor that shows as a winding gap in the streets.
A Gqeberha map poster frames the city at a scale where the bay dominates. The coast bends in a gentle arc, the harbour breakwaters reach into the water, and the grid of the older streets gives way to curving suburban roads. The city is known for its strong winds and long beaches, and the map carries some of that open, coastal feeling.
A long curving shoreline defines the eastern edge of the map, with the harbour, the beachfront roads and the Summerstrand beaches following the sweep of the bay.
On the hill above the centre, the reserve's open ground, lighthouse and memorial pyramid sit among the steep streets of the old town, overlooking the harbour.
A green, steep-sided valley winds inland from the harbour, separating neighbourhoods and giving the suburban street network a strong natural line to follow.
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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 Gqeberha
Many people from the Eastern Cape use both names for the city, and a map sidesteps the question by simply showing the place. It makes a considered gift for someone who studied there, surfed its beaches or moved away and still calls it home.
Add a title, subtitle and coordinates line of your choice, whether Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth or a street name. Blueprint and Noir bring out the coastline, and all five styles are available. Start with the free watermarked preview, then choose HD files or a printed poster.
Order the Gqeberha poster| 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.
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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.
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.
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Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
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.
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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