The Rajang River
The widest line on the map. The Rajang sweeps past the town in a wide curve, and on paper it reads as the axis that everything else lines up with.
Minimalist map poster · Malaysia
Kapit Map Poster & Print
1.9955° N / 112.9325° E
A compact river town strung along one bank of the Rajang, with a short street grid giving way to winding roads and forested hills
- 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
Kapit 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 Kapit, 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
Kapit at home
The map
About this Kapit map poster
Kapit sits far up the Rajang, Malaysia's longest river, in the interior of Sarawak. From above, the river dominates everything: a broad, slow band of water that curves past the town and carries on through forest in both directions. The built-up area keeps close to the bank, where wharves and jetties once handled nearly all of the town's arrivals.
Behind the waterfront, a small grid of streets holds the town centre. It soon loosens into lanes that follow the ground as it rises into low hills. Past the last houses, the map thins out quickly. A few roads wind away between ridges, and the rest is open space where rainforest takes over. The contrast between the dense riverside core and the empty country around it gives the drawing its character.
For a long time the easiest way to reach Kapit was by express boat from Sibu, downriver. The town grew as a trading and administrative post for the upper Rajang and the Iban longhouse communities along its tributaries. A Kapit map poster shows that setting plainly: a settlement defined by its river, with streets, bends and hills rendered in fine black lines.
- Population
- 33,000
- Coordinates
- 1.9955° N / 112.9325° E
- Elevation
- 43 m
- Time zone
- Kuching
- Region
- Kapit, Malaysia
Fort Sylvia
A timber fort built by the Brooke administration in 1880 near the riverfront, later named after Ranee Sylvia. It stands on the edge of the old town centre and now serves as a museum.
Town and forest edge
The short grid of central streets ends abruptly. Past it, a handful of winding roads cut into hilly, forested ground, so the poster shows exactly where the town stops and the interior begins.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kapit
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 Kapit
A map that means something
Kapit is a place people tend to remember by its river: arriving by boat, working upriver, or growing up near the longhouses of the Rajang basin. A map of the town puts the waterfront, the streets and the surrounding hills in one frame. It makes a fitting reminder for anyone whose story runs through the interior of Sarawak.
You can change the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example to add a family name or the year you first travelled upriver. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Download HD files for $9 in six print sizes, or order a printed poster on matte paper with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Kapit 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.
Kapit map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kapit 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 Kapit 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 Kapit 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 Kapit 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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