Lualaba River
The upper Congo flows past the town as a wide channel. It is the dominant feature of the map and the reason Kongolo grew up where it did.
Minimalist map poster · DR Congo
Kongolo Map Poster & Print
5.3853° S / 27.0003° E
A river town on the Lualaba, where a railway bridge links the two banks and the river enters a narrow gorge nearby.
- 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
Kongolo 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 Kongolo, 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
Kongolo at home
The map
About this Kongolo map poster
Kongolo lies in Tanganyika Province, in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the Lualaba River, the upper course of the Congo. The river is the backbone of the map. It runs through the frame as a broad, strong line, with the town's streets spread over the land beside it and roads leading away into savanna and woodland.
Kongolo is a crossing point. A railway bridge carries the line over the Lualaba here, an important link in the country's eastern rail network. Not far from town, the river squeezes through a narrow gorge known as the Portes d'Enfer, the Gates of Hell, where the water breaks into rapids between steep rock walls.
A Kongolo map poster captures a town defined by a great river and the routes that cross it. In black and white, the contrast between the wide water and the fine network of streets is striking. The bridge, a thin line spanning the channel, gives the composition a quiet focal point.
- Population
- 87,000
- Coordinates
- 5.3853° S / 27.0003° E
- Elevation
- 562 m
- Time zone
- Lubumbashi
- Region
- Kongolo, DR Congo
Railway bridge
The railway crosses the Lualaba at Kongolo. On the map the bridge is a slender line tying the two banks together.
Gates of Hell
Near the town, the river narrows into the gorge called the Portes d'Enfer. There the channel tightens between rock walls and the water turns into rapids.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kongolo
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 Kongolo
A map that means something
For people from Kongolo and the Tanganyika region, a map of the town keeps the river and its bridge close, wherever life has taken them. It is also a fine piece for anyone who knows the Congo and its rivers.
Change the title and subtitle, perhaps using French or a local name, and adjust the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The free 900 px preview shows the result, and the $9 download includes six print sizes.
Order the Kongolo 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.
Kongolo map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kongolo 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 Kongolo 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 Kongolo 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 Kongolo 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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