Betsiboka estuary
One of Madagascar's largest rivers widens into Bombetoka Bay just south of the town. On a black-and-white map it becomes a broad, branching expanse of open water.
Minimalist map poster · Madagascar
Mahajanga Map Poster & Print
15.7167° S / 46.3167° E
A port town on the curve of Bombetoka Bay, where the Betsiboka estuary opens toward the Mozambique Channel.
- 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
Mahajanga in every style
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Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Mahajanga, 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
Mahajanga at home
The map
About this Mahajanga map poster
Mahajanga sits on Madagascar's northwest coast, at the point where the wide estuary of the Betsiboka River meets Bombetoka Bay. From above, the town looks like a compact wedge of streets on a headland. Water frames it on two sides: the calm bay to the south and the open channel to the west. Behind it, the land spreads out into low, dry country.
The oldest part of town packs its short, irregular blocks close to the harbour. Further inland, longer roads run out through newer districts toward the airport and the villages beyond. A seafront boulevard follows the western shore, and the grid loosens into scattered lanes wherever the coast bends. This contrast between a tight centre and loose edges gives the drawing its structure.
For centuries Mahajanga was a trading port linking Madagascar with the Swahili coast, Arabia and India, and the town still has a mix of mosques, churches and old merchant houses. A Mahajanga map poster shows that seaward orientation plainly: nearly every main road ends at the water, and the estuary takes up as much of the frame as the town does.
- Population
- 261,000
- Coordinates
- 15.7167° S / 46.3167° E
- Elevation
- 20 m
- Time zone
- Antananarivo
- Region
- Mahajanga, Madagascar
Seafront boulevard
A road runs along the western shoreline and traces the coast in a smooth line, drawing a crisp edge between the dense street pattern and the sea.
The great baobab
A huge old baobab stands in the middle of a roundabout near the waterfront and is one of the town's best-known sights. Roads circle it, marking a small hub in the street plan.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mahajanga
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 Mahajanga
A map that means something
People hang this map to remember a port where the river, the bay and the town meet in one view, whether they grew up there, worked there or simply watched the sun set over the channel. On a wall, the coastline reads almost like a drawing.
You can add your own title, a subtitle such as a date, and the coordinates line, then pick one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The files come in six print sizes, or you can order a printed poster.
Order the Mahajanga 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.
Mahajanga map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mahajanga 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 Mahajanga 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 Mahajanga 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 Mahajanga 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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