Residential grain
Dense clusters of short streets and footpaths form the heart of the map, giving the poster a detailed texture that reads almost like woven fabric.
Minimalist map poster · Zambia
Mapalo Map Poster & Print
12.9369° S / 28.6721° E
A Copperbelt community on the Zambian plateau, drawn as a mesh of residential streets and open land
- 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
Mapalo 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 Mapalo, 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
Mapalo at home
The map
About this Mapalo map poster
Mapalo lies in Zambia's Copperbelt Province, close to the Ndola area, on the high, gently rolling plateau that covers much of the region. From above, it reads as a residential pattern rather than a formal city centre: short streets, small blocks and paths filling the flatter ground, with main roads linking it to the neighbouring urban areas.
The Copperbelt grew around copper mining through the twentieth century, and many of its towns and settlements took shape in connection with that industry. On the map, this shows in the way housing areas, roads and open plots sit side by side, with patches of bush and farmland still visible between built-up zones.
A Mapalo map poster keeps the picture simple: lines for roads, the fine grain of homes and paths, and the empty spaces around them. Without labels or colour, the layout of the community becomes a graphic pattern, one that people who live here or grew up here will recognise from the way the streets connect.
- Population
- 27,000
- Coordinates
- 12.9369° S / 28.6721° E
- Elevation
- 1248 m
- Time zone
- Lusaka
- Region
- Mapalo, Zambia
Links to Ndola
Main roads connect Mapalo with the wider Ndola urban area, appearing on the poster as the heavier lines that anchor the finer local network.
Open plateau land
Between built-up areas, open ground and scattered tracks remain, so the settlement's outline stands out against the lighter surrounding space.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mapalo
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 Mapalo
A map that means something
For families from the Copperbelt, a map of the streets where they live or grew up can mean more than any photograph. It is a calm, graphic record of home, suited to a living room, an office or a gift for someone who moved away.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, adding a name or a date. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. A free watermarked preview lets you check the layout before buying the $9 HD files or a printed poster.
Order the Mapalo 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.
Mapalo map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mapalo 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 Mapalo 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 Mapalo 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 Mapalo 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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