Seasonal riverbeds
Wide sandy mayos run through the city, dry for much of the year and flowing in the rains. On the map they form the clearest curves in the whole composition.
Minimalist map poster · Cameroon
Maroua Map Poster & Print
10.5909° N / 14.3159° E
A savanna city spread along seasonal riverbeds, with the rocky outline of the Mandara foothills rising to the west.
- 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
Maroua 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 Maroua, 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
Maroua at home
The map
About this Maroua map poster
Maroua is the capital of Cameroon's Far North region, and from above it reads as a low, wide town laid out across the Sudano-Sahelian plain. Seasonal rivers, known locally as mayos, cut sandy channels through the urban area, and the street network bends around them rather than following a strict grid. Beyond the outer neighbourhoods, fields and dry scrub take over.
The city is known across the region for its crafts, particularly leatherwork, weaving and market trade, and it serves as the main gateway to the far north of the country. Waza National Park lies further north, and the Mandara Mountains shape the horizon to the west. On paper, these surroundings appear as open space framing a denser centre.
A Maroua map poster works well in black and white because the riverbeds become pale, meandering bands against the fine mesh of residential lanes. Main roads leave the centre in several directions like spokes, and the edges of the city thin out gradually. The result is a quiet, organic composition that reflects a place shaped by water that comes and goes with the seasons.
- Population
- 314,000
- Coordinates
- 10.5909° N / 14.3159° E
- Elevation
- 406 m
- Time zone
- Douala
- Region
- Maroua, Cameroon
Radiating main roads
Principal routes leave the centre toward other towns of the Far North, giving the street pattern a loose star shape that holds the finer lanes together.
Open plain edges
Beyond the built-up area the map opens into farmland and savanna, so the city sits as a distinct island of streets with the foothills beyond.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Maroua
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 Maroua
A map that means something
For someone who grew up in Maroua, worked there or passed through on the way north, this map is a restrained reminder of a specific place, drawn only from its streets and rivers. It suits a hallway, a study or an office wall without feeling decorative for its own sake.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, adding a family name or a meaningful date, and choose between Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. The HD files cost $9 and cover six print sizes, or you can order a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Maroua 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.
Maroua map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Maroua 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 Maroua 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 Maroua 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 Maroua 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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