River valleys
Kanggye lies where river valleys meet, and the watercourses run through the city. They form the main lines on the map and set the direction of the streets.
Minimalist map poster · North Korea
Kanggye Map Poster & Print
40.9695° N / 126.5852° E
A provincial city set in a narrow valley among the steep mountains of northern Korea
- 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
Kanggye 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 Kanggye, 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
Kanggye at home
The map
About this Kanggye map poster
Kanggye is the capital of Chagang Province in the mountainous north of North Korea. On a map, the landscape defines everything. The city is set in a valley where rivers meet, surrounded by steep, wooded slopes. The built-up area follows the flat valley floor and stretches along the water.
Because the terrain leaves so little flat ground, the city is long and narrow, not spread out. Streets run parallel to the rivers, and roads and a railway follow the valleys in and out of the city. Outside the centre, the pattern quickly thins to scattered buildings and the contours of the hills.
A Kanggye map poster captures a city shaped almost entirely by its topography. The river lines, the narrow band of streets and the surrounding high ground make a restrained, precise composition. It is an unusual subject, most meaningful to those with a real connection to the region.
- Population
- 210,000
- Coordinates
- 40.9695° N / 126.5852° E
- Elevation
- 288 m
- Time zone
- Pyongyang
- Region
- Kanggye, North Korea
Mountain setting
Steep, forested mountains surround the city on all sides. They hold the urban area in a narrow band along the valley floor.
Linear layout
With little flat land, the streets stretch along the rivers rather than spreading out. On the map the city looks like a long, narrow ribbon.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kanggye
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 Kanggye
A map that means something
A map of Kanggye speaks to people with family roots or history in northern Korea, and to anyone interested in how mountains shape a city. It is a quiet, restrained piece of cartography.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The HD files come in six print sizes, with no watermark.
Order the Kanggye 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.
Kanggye map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kanggye 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 Kanggye 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 Kanggye 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 Kanggye 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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