Lake Tanganyika
The lake forms the whole eastern edge of the map. Its broad, open water is the strongest shape on the poster and the reason the town exists at all.
Minimalist map poster · DR Congo
Kalemie Map Poster & Print
5.9475° S / 29.1947° E
A lakeshore town on Lake Tanganyika, spread along the water where the Lukuga River leaves the lake and heads west.
- 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
Kalemie 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 Kalemie, 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
Kalemie at home
The map
About this Kalemie map poster
Kalemie lies on the western shore of Lake Tanganyika, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The town stretches along the waterfront, and on a map the shoreline is its clearest edge, with streets laid out behind it on rising ground. The opposite shore of the lake lies in Tanzania. Hills rise behind the town and limit how far its streets can spread inland.
At the northern edge of the town is the outlet of the Lukuga River, the lake's only outflow. It drains west to the Lualaba and so into the Congo River system. Its mouth appears as a narrow break in the long shoreline. Kalemie began in 1891 as a Belgian post called Albertville, a name it kept until the early 1970s.
The town has served as both a lake port and a railway terminus, linking shipping on the lake with lines running into the interior. A Kalemie map poster captures that meeting of land and water. The streets run parallel to the shore, the river leaves the lake to the north, and the large, calm expanse of Tanganyika fills much of the frame.
- Population
- 161,000
- Coordinates
- 5.9475° S / 29.1947° E
- Elevation
- 787 m
- Time zone
- Lubumbashi
- Region
- Kalemie, DR Congo
Lukuga outlet
The lake's only outflow leaves at the town's northern edge and runs west to the Congo basin. It shows as a narrow channel breaking the straight line of the shore.
Port and railway
The harbour and railway terminus sit close together along the shore. They mark where cargo has long passed between lake boats and trains heading inland.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kalemie
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 Kalemie
A map that means something
Kalemie is a town defined by the lake: the shoreline, the boats and the long view east. A map of it keeps that landscape present for people who grew up here, worked on the lake or have family along its shore.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, adding a date, a name or the old name Albertville. Choose from five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Noir makes the lake especially striking.
Order the Kalemie 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.
Kalemie map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kalemie 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 Kalemie 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 Kalemie 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 Kalemie 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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