Peninsula outline
The town sits on a narrow spit of land with water on several sides, so the coastline gives the poster its strongest shape, with the streets filling the space in between.
Minimalist map poster · Tanzania
Kilwa Masoko Map Poster & Print
8.9251° S / 39.5131° E
A small peninsula town on Tanzania's southern coast, edged by mangroves and facing the island ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani.
- 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
Kilwa Masoko 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 Kilwa Masoko, 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
Kilwa Masoko at home
The map
About this Kilwa Masoko map poster
Kilwa Masoko is the administrative centre of Kilwa District in Lindi region, on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast. The town occupies a low peninsula, and on a map the water is almost as present as the land. Sandy tracks and a few paved roads run between low houses, and the shoreline breaks into shallow bays and mangrove channels.
Kilwa Masoko is best known as the gateway to Kilwa Kisiwani, the island just offshore whose ruins once belonged to one of the most powerful trading cities on the Swahili coast. Together with nearby Songo Mnara, those ruins are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Boats cross to the island from the town's waterfront.
A Kilwa Masoko map poster shows the balance between the modest town grid and the complicated coastline around it. Channels, sandbanks and the outline of the neighbouring islands give the composition depth, even though the built-up area is small. It is a quiet, maritime map, shaped more by tides than by traffic.
- Population
- 22,000
- Coordinates
- 8.9251° S / 39.5131° E
- Elevation
- 23 m
- Time zone
- Dar es Salaam
- Region
- Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania
Mangrove channels
Creeks and mangrove edges thread through the shallows around the peninsula and leave fine, branching lines along the shore that look almost hand drawn in print.
Kilwa Kisiwani offshore
Across a short stretch of water lies Kilwa Kisiwani, the historic island city. Depending on framing, its outline can sit at the edge of the map as a quiet counterpoint.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kilwa Masoko
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 Kilwa Masoko
A map that means something
The map suits travellers who crossed to the ruins, people with family ties to the Swahili coast, or anyone drawn to coastlines that stay small and irregular. It reads as a simple, well-proportioned piece of graphic design.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with a travel date, and pick one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand works especially well for a coastal place like this.
Order the Kilwa Masoko 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.
Kilwa Masoko map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kilwa Masoko 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 Kilwa Masoko 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 Kilwa Masoko 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 Kilwa Masoko 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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