The Milo River
The river curves past the city on its way north to the Niger, and its banks give the map a strong natural line against the pattern of streets.
Minimalist map poster · Guinea
Kankan Map Poster & Print
10.3854° N / 9.3057° W
A savanna city on the Milo River in Upper Guinea, its streets spreading from the riverbank into open, gently rolling land.
- 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
Kankan 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 Kankan, 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
Kankan at home
The map
About this Kankan map poster
Kankan is the main city of Upper Guinea, set in the savanna of the country's east on the banks of the Milo River, a tributary of the Niger. From above, the river forms a winding edge along the city, and the streets spread away from it in a mixture of straight avenues and irregular neighbourhood lanes that loosen as they reach the surrounding countryside.
For centuries Kankan has been an important Malinké town and a centre of trade and Islamic learning in the region. It later became the terminus of the colonial railway that ran inland from Conakry on the coast. Today it is home to a large public university, and it remains a commercial hub linking Upper Guinea with markets across the border in Mali.
The landscape around the city is open and fairly flat, with fields, scattered trees and seasonal waterways. A Kankan map poster shows how the city meets that land: dense in the older quarters near the river, more open toward the edges, with the curve of the Milo providing a natural frame on one side.
- Population
- 221,000
- Coordinates
- 10.3854° N / 9.3057° W
- Elevation
- 381 m
- Time zone
- Conakry
- Region
- Kankan, Guinea
Older quarters
Near the river the neighbourhoods are denser, with short, irregular lanes that reflect the city's long history as a trading and learning centre.
Roads to the region
Main roads leave the city in several directions across the savanna, drawing clear lines toward the towns and markets of Upper Guinea.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kankan
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 Kankan
A map that means something
Kankan holds a special place for many Guineans, as a family home, a university town or a historic centre of Malinké culture. A map of its streets and river keeps that connection visible every day.
Use the title and subtitle for a name, a graduation year or a short phrase, and edit the coordinates if you like. Five styles are available, from Classic black & white to Noir, and a free preview is offered before purchase.
Order the Kankan 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.
Kankan map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kankan 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 Kankan 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 Kankan 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 Kankan 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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