The Congo River
The river runs past the town in a wide sweep, split into channels by long islands. It takes up most of the frame and gives the poster its sense of scale.
Minimalist map poster · DR Congo
Lisala Map Poster & Print
2.1513° N / 21.5167° E
A river town on the northern bank of the Congo, its streets meeting the broad water along a long, curving shoreline
- 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
Lisala 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 Lisala, 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
Lisala at home
The map
About this Lisala map poster
Lisala lies on the north bank of the Congo River in the country's northwest, where the river runs wide and slow and is broken up by long, forested islands. On a map, the water dominates. The town is a modest band of streets pressed against the bank, and the river beyond it, with its channels and islands, fills much of the frame. Inland, the streets give way quickly to forest and scattered settlement.
As the capital of Mongala province, Lisala has long been a river port, and boats on the Congo link it to Kinshasa downstream and Kisangani upstream. It is also known as the birthplace of Mobutu Sese Seko, who was born here in 1930. A Lisala map poster reflects the town's orientation toward the river: its streets run parallel to the waterline or lead down to the landing points.
In monochrome, the contrast is dramatic. The river appears as a large, calm shape crossed by the outlines of islands and sandbanks, and the town forms a thin, detailed edge along one side. It is an unusual composition for a city map, one where the landscape clearly matters more than the street grid.
- Population
- 117,000
- Coordinates
- 2.1513° N / 21.5167° E
- Elevation
- 418 m
- Time zone
- Kinshasa
- Region
- Lisala, DR Congo
Riverbank town
Lisala's streets follow the northern bank and form a narrow strip of blocks along the water. Even on paper, it reads as a town that faces the river.
Forest edge
Beyond the last streets, the map opens into sparse tracks and settlement. This marks where the provincial capital gives way to the forest that surrounds it.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Lisala
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 Lisala
A map that means something
For people from Mongala, or anyone who has travelled the Congo by boat, Lisala stands for arrival and departure: a town seen first from the water. A map poster keeps that view of the river and the shoreline in a simple, graphic form.
You can change the title, subtitle and coordinates line to mark a birthplace, a journey or a date. The poster comes in five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Buy it as HD digital files for $9 or order it printed on matte paper, with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Lisala 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.
Lisala map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Lisala 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 Lisala 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 Lisala 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 Lisala 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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