Old stone quarter
The historic centre near the shore has narrow lanes and tightly packed stone buildings. On the map it appears as a small, dense core.
Minimalist map poster · Somalia
Marka Map Poster & Print
1.7159° N / 44.7717° E
An old Indian Ocean port on Somalia's southern coast, with a compact stone town between the sea and inland dunes.
- 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
Marka 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 Marka, 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
Marka at home
The map
About this Marka map poster
Marka lies on the southern coast of Somalia, south of Mogadishu. On a map the town is a small, dense cluster of buildings against the shoreline, with a long straight coast stretching away in both directions. Just inland, sand dunes separate the sea from the farmland of the Shabeelle valley.
It is one of the historic ports of the Benadir coast, a region where Indian Ocean trade linked Somalia with Arabia, Persia and India for centuries. The old quarter has narrow lanes and stone houses close to the water. Marka is the administrative centre of the Lower Shabeelle region.
A Marka map poster shows how simple this coastal composition is. The sea takes up one half of the image, the old town sits compactly on the shore, and roads lead off towards the interior. The result is quiet and spacious, shaped mostly by the coastline.
- Population
- 230,000
- Coordinates
- 1.7159° N / 44.7717° E
- Elevation
- 12 m
- Time zone
- Mogadishu
- Region
- Marka, Somalia
Straight Indian Ocean coast
The coastline runs in a long, clean line past the town. It gives the print a strong horizon and a lot of open space.
Dune belt
Sand dunes rise between the coast and the farmland further inland. They leave only a few roads crossing towards the Shabeelle valley.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Marka
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 Marka
A map that means something
For members of the Somali diaspora with ties to Marka or the Benadir coast, a map of the town is a quiet way to keep home in view. The shoreline and old quarter make an elegant, understated print.
Personalise the title and subtitle, for example with the Somali name Marka or a family date, and keep or edit the coordinates line. Then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Marka 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.
Marka map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Marka 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 Marka 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 Marka 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 Marka 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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