The Cunene River
The river widens into a reservoir above the town and then narrows again as it heads south. It is the strongest natural line on the map and runs through the whole composition.
Minimalist map poster · Angola
Matala Map Poster & Print
14.7327° S / 15.0348° E
A town on the upper Cunene River in Angola, where a dam, a railway line and irrigated fields give the map its shape.
- 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
Matala 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 Matala, 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
Matala at home
The map
About this Matala map poster
Matala sits on the upper Cunene River in Angola's Huíla province, and on a map the river is the first thing you notice. It pools behind a dam beside the town, then carries on as a narrower channel through open savanna. The built-up area stays close to the water. Its loose pattern of streets thins out quickly into fields, tracks and scattered homesteads.
The Matala Dam was built in the colonial period to generate power and supply irrigation, and it is central to what the town is. Canals and farmed plots spread out from the river. In black and white, these straight farm lines stand out against the looser curves of the Cunene and the unpaved roads that lead away across the plateau.
The Moçâmedes railway runs inland from the Atlantic coast and passes through Matala, adding one more long, straight line to the map. A Matala map poster shows all of these together: the water, the dam, the rails and the modest street grid of a town that grew where the river could be put to work.
- Population
- 78,000
- Coordinates
- 14.7327° S / 15.0348° E
- Elevation
- 1238 m
- Time zone
- Luanda
- Region
- Matala, Angola
Matala Dam
The dam's short, straight wall cuts across the river next to the town. It marks where the open water of the reservoir ends and the regular river channel begins again.
The railway line
The Moçâmedes line crosses the area in long, straight sections. It links Matala with the coast and with the interior, and it contrasts with the curving river and the looser town streets.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Matala
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 Matala
A map that means something
For people who grew up in Matala or worked on its farms and waterworks, this map shows a very particular landscape: a river, a concrete dam and the roads in between. It makes a quiet, personal piece for a hallway or study, quite different from the usual big-city posters.
You can change the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example to add a family name or a date that matters. Choose one of five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Then download the $9 HD files or order a printed poster on matte paper.
Order the Matala 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.
Matala map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Matala 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 Matala 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 Matala 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 Matala 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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