Plateau town grid
The centre of Mbala is laid out in a spacious grid with generous plots, reflecting its origins as an administrative station on the northern plateau.
Tabula geographica minimalis · Zambia
8.8402° S / 31.3659° E
Zambia's northernmost town, a loose grid on a high plateau above the deep trough of Lake Tanganyika.





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Mbala sits on the high plateau at Zambia's northern tip, close to the borders with Tanzania and not far above the southern end of Lake Tanganyika. On a map the town appears as a relaxed pattern of streets and larger plots, with open land and tree cover between them, rather than a dense urban centre.
Known as Abercorn in the colonial era, it was the site where German forces in East Africa formally surrendered in November 1918, shortly after the end of the First World War. Today the town is home to the Moto Moto Museum, which holds collections on the history and culture of northern Zambia. The port of Mpulungu lies below it on the lake shore.
A Mbala map poster shows a town shaped by space. The roads are few but long, heading toward the lake and the border, and the street pattern at the centre is simple and open. In black and white, that restraint becomes the design itself, a calm and uncluttered map with a strong sense of place.
The centre of Mbala is laid out in a spacious grid with generous plots, reflecting its origins as an administrative station on the northern plateau.
The route toward Mpulungu descends from the plateau to Lake Tanganyika, drawing a long line that links the town to the lake shore below.
Not far from Mbala, the Kalambo River drops over Kalambo Falls, one of the tallest uninterrupted waterfalls in Africa and an important archaeological site.
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Mbala has meaning for families from the Northern Province, for people who worked or studied there, and for travellers heading to the lake or Kalambo Falls. Its open, simple map makes a quiet and personal addition to a home or office.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can all be personalised, and there are five styles to choose from. The $9 digital files come in six print sizes with no watermark, and printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries.
Eme tabulam Mbala| Magnitudo impressionis | Resolutio | Fasciculi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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