The Dutch fort
The star-shaped fortress by the lagoon is one of the most distinctive shapes on any Sri Lankan city map. Its pointed bastions are clearly visible.
Minimalist map poster · Sri Lanka
Jaffna Map Poster & Print
9.6684° N / 80.0074° E
A flat peninsula city on a lagoon, with a star-shaped Dutch fort and causeways leading to the northern islands
- 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
Jaffna 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 Jaffna, 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
Jaffna at home
The map
About this Jaffna map poster
Jaffna is the main city of Sri Lanka's Northern Province and the cultural centre of the island's Tamil population. It lies on a flat, low peninsula, and on a map water surrounds it on almost every side. The Jaffna Lagoon runs along its southern edge, and long causeways cross the shallow water to the islands farther west.
Beside the lagoon is the city's most recognisable feature: a star-shaped fort, first built by the Portuguese and then rebuilt by the Dutch in the seventeenth century. Its angular outline stands out clearly on the map. Inland, the Nallur Kandaswamy temple is the centre of a major annual festival, and the rebuilt Jaffna Public Library is an important symbol for the city.
A Jaffna map poster shows the geometric fort by the lagoon, the dense streets of the town centre, and the roads spreading out across the peninsula. The long straight lines of the causeways extend into open water, giving the composition a strong sense of place.
- Population
- 169,000
- Coordinates
- 9.6684° N / 80.0074° E
- Elevation
- 7 m
- Time zone
- Colombo
- Region
- Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Jaffna Lagoon
The wide, shallow lagoon runs along the southern edge of the city and takes up a large calm area of the poster.
Island causeways
Long, straight causeways cross the shallow water to the islands, drawing thin lines across a large area of blank water.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Jaffna
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 Jaffna
A map that means something
For the many Jaffna Tamils living around the world, this map shows home: the fort, the temple streets and the lagoon. It is often chosen as a gift that reconnects a family with where it came from.
You can add a title, a subtitle in your own words, and the coordinates. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The fort's outline looks especially striking in Blueprint.
Order the Jaffna 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.
Jaffna map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Jaffna 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 Jaffna 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 Jaffna 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 Jaffna 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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