Pool Malebo
The Congo River spreads into a wide basin here, broken by long, low islands. It fills the northern side of the map and separates Kinshasa from Brazzaville on the opposite shore.
Minimalist map poster · DR Congo
Kinshasa Map Poster & Print
4.3276° S / 15.3136° E
A vast city spread along the south bank of the Congo River, facing Brazzaville across the water at Pool Malebo
- 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
Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa, 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
Kinshasa at home
The map
About this Kinshasa map poster
Kinshasa lies where the Congo River widens into Pool Malebo, a broad, lake-like stretch dotted with islands, before narrowing again into rapids downstream. The city runs along the southern shore, with the administrative district of Gombe on the riverfront and neighbourhoods fanning out south and east over a wide plain. On a map, the river is the dominant form: a large, calm expanse along the top of the frame.
Gombe has the most regular streets, with the Boulevard du 30 Juin running roughly parallel to the river as the city’s main avenue. Beyond it, the communes form a dense, repeating texture of small blocks that extends toward N’djili Airport in the east. Low hills rise on the southern and western edges, and the Ngaliema area overlooks the river where it begins to fall toward the Livingstone rapids.
The city began as a trading post named Léopoldville, founded in 1881, and took the name Kinshasa in 1966. Across the river stands Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo, making the two among the closest pairs of national capitals in the world. A Kinshasa map poster can show both banks, a rare view of two capitals sharing one stretch of water.
- Population
- 16 million
- Coordinates
- 4.3276° S / 15.3136° E
- Elevation
- 281 m
- Time zone
- Kinshasa
- Region
- Kinshasa, DR Congo
Boulevard du 30 Juin
The city’s principal avenue runs through Gombe close to the river, a long straight line that anchors the more regular street plan of the central district.
The residential plain
South and east of the centre, the communes spread across the plain as a fine, even grain of streets, giving the map a rich texture that continues almost to the edges of the frame.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kinshasa
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 Kinshasa
A map that means something
For many people Kinshasa is home, even from far away, and a map is one of the quietest ways to keep it present. The river, the long boulevard and the wide neighbourhood grid make a composition that belongs to this city and no other.
Write the name of your commune or your family in the title, add a date to the subtitle and keep or edit the coordinates line. Five styles are on offer, from Classic black & white and Noir to Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Kinshasa 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.
Kinshasa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa 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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